N78195CESSNA 172K 1991-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172K S/N: 17257522

Summary

On March 16, 1991, a Cessna 172K (N78195) was involved in an incident near Bridgman, MI. All 3 people 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 CORRECT A DESCENT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MANEUVERING AT AN IMPROPER ALTITUDE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78195.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 16, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA109
Location
BRIDGMAN, MI
Event ID
20001212X16571
Coordinates
41.940616, -86.560958
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A DESCENT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MANEUVERING AT AN IMPROPER ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257522
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172K C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MISHAWAKA PILOTS CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 149
City
OSCEOLA
State / Zip Code
IN 46561-0149
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# CHI91LA109