N3980FCESSNA 172 1992-10-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 36880

Summary

On October 03, 1992, a Cessna 172 (N3980F) was involved in an incident near Marengo, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DUE TO SUNGLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A TREE STRIKE ON FINAL APPROACH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3980F.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 3, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA003
Location
MARENGO, OH
Event ID
20001211X15934
Coordinates
40.399520, -82.808998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DUE TO SUNGLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A TREE STRIKE ON FINAL APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36880
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DENLINGER WILLIAM J
Address
2052 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DELAWARE
State / Zip Code
OH 43015
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# NYC93LA003