N5112KCESSNA 172N 1991-02-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17273973

Summary

On February 18, 1991, a Cessna 172N (N5112K) was involved in an accident near Thornton, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE WET MICROBURST. A FACTOR WAS HIS DISREGARD FOR THE FORECAST.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5112K.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 18, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA042
Location
THORNTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X16450
Coordinates
31.670837, -96.479957
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE WET MICROBURST. A FACTOR WAS HIS DISREGARD FOR THE FORECAST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273973
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GOLDEN EAGLE AIRCRAFT CHARTER INC
Address
PO BOX 9818
Status
Deregistered
City
COLLEGE STATION
State / Zip Code
TX 77842
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# FTW91FA042