N739GVCESSNA 172N 1991-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17270540

Summary

On May 23, 1991, a Cessna 172N (N739GV) was involved in an incident near Canadensis, PA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNHILL SLOPE OF THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739GV.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 23, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA138
Location
CANADENSIS, PA
Event ID
20001212X17106
Coordinates
41.240581, -75.220146
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNHILL SLOPE OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270540
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
QUARTER TO TWO FLYING CLUB INC
Address
652 OLIVER STREET
City
WILLIAMSPORT
State / Zip Code
PA 17701
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# NYC91LA138