N6387ECESSNA 172 1991-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172 S/N: 46487

Summary

On July 19, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N6387E) was involved in an accident near Chico, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA318. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6387E.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 19, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA318
Location
CHICO, CA
Event ID
20001212X17607
Coordinates
39.709156, -121.809860
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
46487
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FOLLINE JAMES A
Address
8502 EVERGLADE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95826
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# LAX91LA318