N5411KCESSNA 172P 1991-10-31 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17274100

Summary

On October 31, 1991, a Cessna 172P (N5411K) was involved in an accident near Zion, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES & TRANSMISSION LINES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92FA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5411K.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 31, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92FA020
Location
ZION, IL
Event ID
20001212X18260
Coordinates
42.449478, -87.839805
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES & TRANSMISSION LINES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274100
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI92FA020