N4373LCESSNA 172G 1990-03-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17254450

Summary

On March 21, 1990, a Cessna 172G (N4373L) was involved in an accident near Gulf Shores, AL. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE OR PROPERLY SECURE THE AIRCRAFT WHEN HE LEFT IT UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4373L.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 21, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA083
Location
GULF SHORES, AL
Event ID
20001212X22671
Coordinates
30.269973, -87.700950
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE OR PROPERLY SECURE THE AIRCRAFT WHEN HE LEFT IT UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254450
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILLIAMS MATTHEW W
Address
PO BOX 1075
City
FORT WALTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32549-1075
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# ATL90LA083