N739BBCESSNA 172 1990-01-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172

Summary

On January 12, 1990, a Cessna 172 (N739BB) was involved in an incident near Mesa, AZ. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COMPENSATE FOR GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739BB.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 12, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA069
Location
MESA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X22436
Coordinates
33.439086, -111.849365
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COMPENSATE FOR GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
INKTOMI AIRCRAFT CORPS
Address
8506 CYPRESS HOLLOW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
FL 34238-5636
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# LAX90LA069