N2339UCESSNA 172 1991-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17249939

Summary

On August 13, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N2339U) was involved in an incident near Metropolis, IL. 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: MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT NOT REMOVED (FOAM RUBBER) AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA230. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2339U.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA230
Location
METROPOLIS, IL
Event ID
20001212X17805
Coordinates
37.149436, -88.710456
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT NOT REMOVED (FOAM RUBBER) AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17249939
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CENTRAL AIR PARTS INC
Address
3185 WILLHOIT AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
STAUNTON
State / Zip Code
IL 62088-4150
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# CHI91LA230