N1359F

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA C-172G S/N: 17254854

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 20, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA246
Location
RED LODGE, MT
Event ID
20001212X18187
Coordinates
45.190017, -109.239486
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE INSTRUCTOR DUE TO THE IMPROPER RECOVERY ALTITUDE SELECTED TO TERMINATE A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING, THE EXCESSIVE PULL-UP BY THE STUDENT DUE TO HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE, AND THE DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FLAP AND ELEVATOR TRIM SETTINGS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1359F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
C-172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 20039
Status
Deregistered
City
BILLINGS
State / Zip Code
MT 59104
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# SEA91FA246