N2985ECESSNA 172N 1990-03-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17271395

Summary

On March 19, 1990, a Cessna 172N (N2985E) was involved in an accident near Buena Park, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING THE PRESCRIBED MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2985E.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 19, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA123
Location
BUENA PARK, CA
Event ID
20001212X22735
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING THE PRESCRIBED MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271395
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEVITT DALE M
Address
1135 TUNNEL ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA BARBARA
State / Zip Code
CA 93105
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# LAX90FA123