N146ACCESSNA R172E 1992-05-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA R172E S/N: R1720147

Summary

On May 18, 1992, a Cessna R172E (N146AC) was involved in an incident near Colorado Spring, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE POST.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN92LA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N146AC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 18, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92LA053
Location
COLORADO SPRING, CO
Event ID
20001211X14641
Coordinates
38.989021, -104.849197
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE POST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R1720147
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
R172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R172E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
9222 AIRFIELD DR
City
USAF ACADEMY
State / Zip Code
CO 80840
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# DEN92LA053