N738VPCESSNA 172N 1991-07-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 172270274

Summary

On July 17, 1991, a Cessna 172N (N738VP) was involved in an incident near Columbus, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND COLLISION WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO TAXI ON THE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N738VP.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 17, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA186
Location
COLUMBUS, OH
Event ID
20001212X17675
Coordinates
40.009304, -82.920928
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND COLLISION WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO TAXI ON THE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172270274
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HATCH MELVIN D
Address
8360 HARLEM RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WESTERVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 43081
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# NYC91LA186