N2212WCESSNA 172N 1992-09-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 1727516

Summary

On September 12, 1992, a Cessna 172N (N2212W) was involved in an incident near Fillmore, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FIRST PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO FLY INTO A BOX CANYON. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE BOX CANYON AND THE DOWNDRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA382. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2212W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 12, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA382
Location
FILLMORE, CA
Event ID
20001211X15720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FIRST PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO FLY INTO A BOX CANYON. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE BOX CANYON AND THE DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1727516
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLEVELAND FRANK W
Address
PO BOX 45
City
QUINHAGAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99655-0045
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# LAX92LA382