N739BW

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17270422

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 23, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA106
Location
CLEWISTON, FL
Event ID
20001212X16663
Coordinates
26.750450, -80.930679
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

MISJUDGED WIND DIRECTION RESULTING IN INCORRECT RUNWAY SELECTION AND FAILURE BY THE PIC TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND AFTER LANDING WITH A TAILWIND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF THE PILOT'S TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N739BW
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270422
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KIRK CHRIS H
Address
4700 SW 108 AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33165
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# MIA91LA106