N12921CESSNA 172 1992-07-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17262373

Summary

On July 23, 1992, a Cessna 172 (N12921) was involved in an accident near Charleston, WV. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO OUTCLIMB OBSTACLES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12921.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 23, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA111
Location
CHARLESTON, WV
Event ID
20001211X15078
Coordinates
37.739475, -81.840133
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO OUTCLIMB OBSTACLES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17262373
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MALLORY BENJAMIN F
Address
102 MALLORY LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTH CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
WV 25309
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# BFO92LA111