N8172A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170B S/N: 25024

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 12, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA044
Location
LAKE HAVASU, AZ
Event ID
20001212X18474
Coordinates
34.489212, -112.440536
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S; 1) INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION, 2) FAILURE TO OBTAIN CURRENT NOTAM INFORMATION, AND 3) FAILURE TO OBTAIN A CURRENT ALTIMETER SETTING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION AND THE PILOT ELECTION NOT TO USE THE LANDING LIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25024
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOOD THOMAS A
Address
PO BOX 969
City
SALOME
State / Zip Code
AZ 85348-0969
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# LAX92LA044