N2862ECESSNA 172 1991-09-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17271351

Summary

On September 29, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N2862E) was involved in an accident near Newberry, SC. The accident resulted in 2 serious 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 VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2862E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 29, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA183
Location
NEWBERRY, SC
Event ID
20001212X18033
Coordinates
34.270332, -81.609405
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT AND CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271351
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AUGUSTA AVIATION INC
Address
DANIEL FIELD
Status
Deregistered
City
AUGUSTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30904
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# ATL91LA183