N700CHCESSNA C-172N 1991-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA C-172N S/N: 172-71270

Summary

On September 21, 1991, a Cessna C-172N (N700CH) was involved in an accident near Alabaster, AL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNINTENTIONAL STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S USE OF UNPRESCRIBED DRUGS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91FA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N700CH.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 21, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA176
Location
ALABASTER, AL
Event ID
20001212X18017
Coordinates
33.219509, -86.819160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNINTENTIONAL STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S USE OF UNPRESCRIBED DRUGS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-71270
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C-172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TELEUNION CORP
Address
90 HIGHLANDS
Status
Deregistered
City
TUSCALOOSA
State / Zip Code
AL 35404
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# ATL91FA176