N1372F

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17254867

Summary

On October 06, 1991, a Cessna 172G (N1372F) was involved in an accident near Miltonfreewater, OR. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED, LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92FA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1372F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 6, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA92FA002
Location
MILTONFREEWATER, OR
Event ID
20001212X18385
Coordinates
45.900768, -118.339378
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED, LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254867
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
8701 NW EAGLE DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
REDMOND
State / Zip Code
OR 97756
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# SEA92FA002