N3031UCESSNA 172 1991-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17250631

Summary

On April 13, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N3031U) was involved in an incident near Cantwell, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3031U.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 13, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA053
Location
CANTWELL, AK
Event ID
20001212X16716
Coordinates
63.009700, -149.400527
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250631
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SANDSTROM DAVID E
Address
1006 W 72ND AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518-2132
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# ANC91LA053