N20938

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17263875

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 22, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA92FA022
Location
VANCOUVER, WA
Event ID
20001212X18523
Coordinates
45.629608, -122.519104
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT ON THE PART OF BOTH THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT AS WELL AS THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE SUN GLARE AND THE OTHER PILOT'S LACK OF LANDING/STROBE LIGHT USAGE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N20938
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263875
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MILL PLAIN FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
13912 E MILL PLAIN
Status
Deregistered
City
VANCOUVER
State / Zip Code
WA 98684
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# SEA92FA022