N54959CESSNA 172 1992-12-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 172-75091

Summary

On December 12, 1992, a Cessna 172 (N54959) was involved in an incident near La Porte City, IA. 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 FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54959.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 12, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI93LA051
Location
LA PORTE CITY, IA
Event ID
20001211X16139
Coordinates
42.309700, -92.190284
Nearest Airport
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 FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-75091
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA051