N4416RCESSNA 172M 1991-04-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17263164

Summary

On April 04, 1991, a Cessna 172M (N4416R) was involved in an accident near Flippin, AR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4416R.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 4, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA060
Location
FLIPPIN, AR
Event ID
20001212X16781
Coordinates
36.270324, -92.590789
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263164
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
R G CROUTHERS DDS PA
Address
10 MAPLE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ENGLAND
State / Zip Code
AR 72046
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# FTW91FA060