N6005RCESSNA 172G 1991-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17253674

Summary

On April 09, 1991, a Cessna 172G (N6005R) was involved in an accident near New Bedford, MA. 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 IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AFTER ENCOUNTERING ADVERSE WEATHER AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE ADVERSE WEATHER (FOG) WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6005R.

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
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