N4868FCESSNA 172N 1991-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17273093

Summary

On September 15, 1991, a Cessna 172N (N4868F) was involved in an accident near Tererro, NM. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE: LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS BY THE OPERATOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91FA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4868F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 15, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91FA132
Location
TERERRO, NM
Event ID
20001212X18082
Coordinates
35.739807, -105.670928
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE: LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS BY THE OPERATOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273093
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PEGASUS FLIGHT CENTER INC
Address
MEACHAM FIELD TERMINAL SUITE 239
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76106
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# DEN91FA132