N8262LCESSNA 172H 1992-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172H S/N: 17256462

Summary

On July 26, 1992, a Cessna 172H (N8262L) was involved in an incident near Chenoa, IL. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION ON THE PART OF THE PILOT. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE A LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION THE PILOT WAS UNDERTAKING, A PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT OBTAINED BY THE PILOT AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA212. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8262L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 26, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA212
Location
CHENOA, IL
Event ID
20001211X15121
Coordinates
40.739143, -88.709434
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION ON THE PART OF THE PILOT. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACCIDENT WERE A LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION THE PILOT WAS UNDERTAKING, A PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT OBTAINED BY THE PILOT AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256462
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
172H C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCLEAN COREY J
Address
11407 ROTHGLEN ST
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77070-1330
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# CHI92LA212