N7726UCESSNA 172 1990-01-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17251726

Summary

On January 15, 1990, a Cessna 172 (N7726U) was involved in an accident near Dexter, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILED TO REACH THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7726U.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 15, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA048
Location
DEXTER, MO
Event ID
20001212X22472
Coordinates
36.790023, -89.960594
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILED TO REACH THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17251726
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAMSEY AVIATION DBA SEMO AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
153 COUNTY ROAD 647
Status
Deregistered
City
BROSELEY
State / Zip Code
MO 63932-7106
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# MKC90LA048