N739LTCESSNA 172 1991-10-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17270634

Summary

On October 10, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N739LT) was involved in an incident near Toledo, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PREFORM AN AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT, AND REMOVE THE GUST LOCK FROM THE AILERON, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA004. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739LT.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 10, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA004
Location
TOLEDO, OH
Event ID
20001212X18365
Coordinates
41.600494, -83.630340
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PREFORM AN AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT, AND REMOVE THE GUST LOCK FROM THE AILERON, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270634
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLUE SKY FLIGHT TRAINING LLC
Address
2820 BOBMEYER RD
City
HAMILTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45015-1308
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# NYC92LA004