N2521YCESSNA 172 1992-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17249281

Summary

On July 26, 1992, a Cessna 172 (N2521Y) was involved in an accident near Fairhope, AL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2521Y.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 26, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA146
Location
FAIRHOPE, AL
Event ID
20001211X15049
Coordinates
30.509557, -87.879966
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17249281
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLANIN JAMES ROBERT
Address
413 FARRELL RD
City
VANDALIA
State / Zip Code
OH 45377-9656
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# ATL92LA146