N739YGCESSNA 172 1991-09-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17270908

Summary

On September 05, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N739YG) was involved in an accident near Arroyo Grande, CA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE, AND CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA383. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739YG.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 5, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA383
Location
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
Event ID
20001212X18114
Coordinates
35.160209, -120.429321
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE, AND CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270908
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NOVO HELICOPTERS INC
Address
4137 DONALD DOUGLAS DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90808
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# LAX91LA383