N739GMCESSNA 172N 1992-05-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17270532

Summary

On May 22, 1992, a Cessna 172N (N739GM) was involved in an accident near St Francis, ME. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739GM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 22, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA074
Location
ST FRANCIS, ME
Event ID
20001211X14598
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270532
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAFFORD MARK T
Address
RR 1 BOX 274E
Status
Deregistered
City
NORTH BERWICK
State / Zip Code
ME 03906
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92LA074