N3891SCESSNA 172E 1991-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172E S/N: 172-51091

Summary

On August 22, 1991, a Cessna 172E (N3891S) was involved in an incident near Harbor Springs, MI. All 3 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 FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS DELAY IN INITIATING THE GO-AROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA269. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3891S.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 22, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA269
Location
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
Event ID
20001212X17828
Coordinates
45.430896, -84.980049
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS DELAY IN INITIATING THE GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-51091
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HYLIFT AERO INC
Address
2194 TAXIWAY Q
Status
Deregistered
City
PONTIAC
State / Zip Code
MI 48054
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# CHI91LA269