N73L

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172D S/N: 17250283

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 15, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA175
Location
GREENEVILLE, TN
Event ID
20001212X18026
Coordinates
36.070240, -82.860313
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT OF N78239, AND HIS FAILURE TO ACCURATELY JUDGE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO AIRCRAFT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE RESULTING VISUAL PERCEPTION OF AIRCRAFT LIGHTING IN DARK CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250283
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172D C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COHEE ERIK C
Address
1394 LONGLEAF ST
City
AVON
State / Zip Code
IN 46123-7198
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# ATL91LA175