N1375FCESSNA 172G 1991-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172G S/N: 54870

Summary

On April 10, 1991, a Cessna 172G (N1375F) was involved in an accident near Griffith, IN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: CONTAMINATED FUEL IN THE CARBURETOR, AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1375F.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 10, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA129
Location
GRIFFITH, IN
Event ID
20001212X16758
Coordinates
41.520294, -87.419784
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

CONTAMINATED FUEL IN THE CARBURETOR, AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
54870
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BINSTOCK HOWARD T
Address
7614 MADISN AV
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMMOND
State / Zip Code
IN 46324
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# CHI91LA129