N46240CESSNA 172I 1991-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172I S/N: 17257129

Summary

On May 14, 1991, a Cessna 172I (N46240) was involved in an accident near Clanton, AL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING A GO-AROUND. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46240.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 14, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA093
Location
CLANTON, AL
Event ID
20001212X16914
Coordinates
32.839130, -86.620811
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING A GO-AROUND. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257129
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172I C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
616 N PALMETTO ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LEESBURG
State / Zip Code
FL 34748-4417
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# ATL91LA093