N64001

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17264949

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 2, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA171
Location
HERNANDO, MS
Event ID
20001211X15747
Coordinates
34.820774, -89.980262
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17264949
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALPHA ONE AVIATION LLC
Address
104-62 41ST AVE
City
CORONA
State / Zip Code
NY 11368
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# MIA92LA171