N5536ECESSNA 172L 1991-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172L S/N: 17271885

Summary

On April 20, 1991, a Cessna 172L (N5536E) was involved in an incident near Huntsville, TX. 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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE EMPHASIS PLACED UPON FULL-STALL LANDINGS BY HIS INSTRUCTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5536E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 20, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA069
Location
HUNTSVILLE, TX
Event ID
20001212X16793
Coordinates
30.710596, -95.539443
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE EMPHASIS PLACED UPON FULL-STALL LANDINGS BY HIS INSTRUCTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271885
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172L C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JEFFRIES AND HENDLEY LLC
Address
4137 HICKORY RIDGE BLVD
City
GREENWOOD
State / Zip Code
IN 46143-7468
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# FTW91LA069