N8551BCESSNA 172 1991-02-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172 S/N: 36251

Summary

On February 17, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N8551B) was involved in an accident near Bullhead City, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT FROM FATIGUE; HE ALSO FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. THE LINEMAN'S FAILURE TO SECURE THE ACCESS DOOR AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA103. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8551B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 17, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA103
Location
BULLHEAD CITY, CA
Event ID
20001212X16459
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT FROM FATIGUE; HE ALSO FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. THE LINEMAN'S FAILURE TO SECURE THE ACCESS DOOR AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36251
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BAGDAD FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 133
Status
Deregistered
City
BAGDAD
State / Zip Code
AZ 86321
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# LAX91FA103