N97984CESSNA 172 1990-01-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17276244

Summary

On January 07, 1990, a Cessna 172 (N97984) was involved in an incident near St Cloud, MN. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE VISUAL OUTLOOK BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE LIGHT POLE. THE LOCATION OF THE POLE WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N97984.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 7, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA043
Location
ST CLOUD, MN
Event ID
20001212X22468
Coordinates
45.590213, -94.160781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL OUTLOOK BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE LIGHT POLE. THE LOCATION OF THE POLE WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276244
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOODY GEORGE R
Address
318 CITATION DR # 73
City
CLINTON
State / Zip Code
AR 72031-6586
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# MKC90LA043