N737GYCESSNA 172N 1991-04-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17269418

Summary

On April 27, 1991, a Cessna 172N (N737GY) was involved in an incident near Grass Valley, CA. 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 FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A DRAINAGE DITCH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N737GY.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 27, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA183
Location
GRASS VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001212X16822
Coordinates
38.819084, -123.509429
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A DRAINAGE DITCH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269418
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GOAR ROBERT H
Address
6121 TOURRAINE DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWARK
State / Zip Code
CA 94560
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# LAX91LA183