N734VLCESSNA 172N 1992-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17269148

Summary

On September 13, 1992, a Cessna 172N (N734VL) was involved in an accident near Seldovia, AK. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM A GO AROUND WHEN A TAIL WIND WAS ENCOUNTERED PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TAILWIND AND THE DOWNDRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA166. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N734VL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA166
Location
SELDOVIA, AK
Event ID
20001211X15564
Coordinates
59.390625, -151.660140
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM A GO AROUND WHEN A TAIL WIND WAS ENCOUNTERED PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TAILWIND AND THE DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269148
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HIGHTOWER HARLEY H
Address
7441 TRENTON LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501
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# ANC92LA166