N6005R

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17253674

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 9, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA115
Location
NEW BEDFORD, MA
Event ID
20001212X16853
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 IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AFTER ENCOUNTERING ADVERSE WEATHER AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE ADVERSE WEATHER (FOG) WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6005R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17253674
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BORGES DENNIS
Address
374 BROOK STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW BEDFORD
State / Zip Code
MA 02745
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# NYC91FA115