N6172BCESSNA 182A 1991-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182A S/N: 34172

Summary

On May 04, 1991, a Cessna 182A (N6172B) was involved in an accident near Fentress, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER MAJOR MODIFICATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE OPERATOR, AND THE RESULTANT SEPARATION OF THE DOOR, WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTALLATION OF A NON APPROVED JUMP DOOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6172B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 4, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA072
Location
FENTRESS, TX
Event ID
20001212X16999
Coordinates
29.749052, -97.779785
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER MAJOR MODIFICATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE OPERATOR, AND THE RESULTANT SEPARATION OF THE DOOR, WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTALLATION OF A NON APPROVED JUMP DOOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
34172
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182A C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SKYDIVE SAN MARCOS INC
Address
PO BOX 306
Status
Deregistered
City
FENTRESS
State / Zip Code
TX 78622
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# FTW91FA072