N225EBCESSNA 172I 1992-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172I S/N: 172 56855

Summary

On June 11, 1992, a Cessna 172I (N225EB) was involved in an accident near Chino Hills, CA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION AND INFLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N225EB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 11, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA242
Location
CHINO HILLS, CA
Event ID
20001211X14886
Coordinates
33.939399, -117.720924
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION AND INFLIGHT DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172 56855
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172I C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TOMICH LUIS A
Address
3324 OPAL ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
CA 90023
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# LAX92FA242