N4305LCESSNA 172 1990-02-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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CESSNA 172 S/N: 172-54374

Summary

On February 15, 1990, a Cessna 172 (N4305L) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: WATER (OR ICE) CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4305L.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 15, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA033
Location
FAIRBANKS, AK
Event ID
20001212X22502
Coordinates
64.769973, -147.330856
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER (OR ICE) CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-54374
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAVIN RENAYE K
Address
1251 S TOGIAK AVE
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-8567
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# ANC90LA033