N6LGCESSNA 172K 1991-08-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172K S/N: 17258465

Summary

On August 28, 1991, a Cessna 172K (N6LG) was involved in an accident near Corbett, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, HIS DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES ON RISING TERRAIN. THE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA224. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6LG.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 28, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA224
Location
CORBETT, OR
Event ID
20001212X17997
Coordinates
45.509284, -122.210487
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, HIS DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES ON RISING TERRAIN. THE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258465
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172K C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DOELLEFELD GERHARD E
Address
762 PIPER STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
OR 97351
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# SEA91LA224