N4163LCESSNA 172L 1992-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172L S/N: 17254252

Summary

On May 31, 1992, a Cessna 172L (N4163L) was involved in an incident near Safford, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH ANIMALS WHICH RAN ON TO THE RUNWAY DURING THE PILOT'S TAKEOFF ROLL. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION AND AVOID THE ANIMALS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA248. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4163L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 31, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA248
Location
SAFFORD, AZ
Event ID
20001211X14699
Coordinates
32.810943, -109.360870
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH ANIMALS WHICH RAN ON TO THE RUNWAY DURING THE PILOT'S TAKEOFF ROLL. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION AND AVOID THE ANIMALS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254252
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172L C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEITZMAN ROBERT A
Address
1508 S MILLER CREEK PL
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85748-7765
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# LAX92LA248