N737VKCESSNA 172N 1991-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17269707

Summary

On August 31, 1991, a Cessna 172N (N737VK) was involved in an accident near Lake City, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A DEMONSTRATED DOWNWIND SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF. THIS RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL, AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA213. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N737VK.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA213
Location
LAKE CITY, FL
Event ID
20001212X17935
Coordinates
30.189397, -82.640441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A DEMONSTRATED DOWNWIND SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF. THIS RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL, AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269707
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SUWANNEE AVIATION INC
Address
RT 7 BOX 474
Status
Deregistered
City
LIVE OAK
State / Zip Code
FL 32060
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# MIA91LA213