N7032ECESSNA 175A 1992-08-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 175A S/N: 56532

Summary

On August 29, 1992, a Cessna 175A (N7032E) was involved in an accident near Pagosa Springs, CO. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT EXPERIENCING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN92FA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7032E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 29, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92FA088
Location
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
Event ID
20001211X15385
Coordinates
37.240051, -107.030548
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT EXPERIENCING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
56532
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
175A C175
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SKYLARKERS INC
Address
2901 LA HABRA
Status
Deregistered
City
FARMINGTON
State / Zip Code
NM 87401
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# DEN92FA088