N9072RCESSNA 188 1991-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 188 S/N: 188-020981

Summary

On July 20, 1991, a Cessna 188 (N9072R) was involved in an accident near Snow Hill, NC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TREE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA130. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9072R.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 20, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA130
Location
SNOW HILL, NC
Event ID
20001212X17440
Coordinates
35.450660, -77.670074
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TREE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
188-020981
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
188 C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CURTISS-WRIGHT
Status
Deregistered
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# ATL91LA130