N65057

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17275677

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 9, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA069
Location
SUNAPEE LAKE, NH
Event ID
20001212X22624
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE LAKE, WHICH RESULTED IN UNPLANNED CONTACT WITH ITS FROZEN SURFACE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275677
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GOOD WINDS LLC
Address
2 LAFLUER RD
City
WATERVILLE
State / Zip Code
ME 04901-4532
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# NYC90LA069