N96306CESSNA 172P 1991-01-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17276055

Summary

On January 22, 1991, a Cessna 172P (N96306) was involved in an accident near Sacramento, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FLIGHT'S INADVERTANT ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N96306.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 22, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA078
Location
SACRAMENTO, CA
Event ID
20001212X16338
Coordinates
38.690158, -121.600013
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FLIGHT'S INADVERTANT ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276055
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PATTERSON AIRCRAFT CO
Address
PO BOX 22670
Status
Deregistered
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95822
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# LAX91LA078