N80077CESSNA 172M 1991-05-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17266354

Summary

On May 17, 1991, a Cessna 172M (N80077) was involved in an accident near Wray, CO. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY BUZZING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91FA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80077.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 17, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91FA071
Location
WRAY, CO
Event ID
20001212X16976
Coordinates
40.070354, -102.220024
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY BUZZING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17266354
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SKYHAWK FLYERS INC
Address
4016 NORTH DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PUEBLO
State / Zip Code
CO 81008
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# DEN91FA071