N733BVCESSNA 172N 1990-03-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17268176

Summary

On March 15, 1990, a Cessna 172N (N733BV) was involved in an accident near Ocilla, GA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE AIRCRAFT'S ENCOUNTER WITH LOW LEVEL WINDSHEAR RESULTING IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE DESCENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N733BV.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 15, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA077
Location
OCILLA, GA
Event ID
20001212X22666
Coordinates
31.590303, -83.240524
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE AIRCRAFT'S ENCOUNTER WITH LOW LEVEL WINDSHEAR RESULTING IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE DESCENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268176
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ATL90LA077