N9899LCESSNA 172P 1990-03-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17276646

Summary

On March 12, 1990, a Cessna 172P (N9899L) was involved in an accident near Tampa, FL. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VS), WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL/SPIN), AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90GA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9899L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 12, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90GA088
Location
TAMPA, FL
Event ID
20001212X22760
Coordinates
28.049127, -82.360298
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VS), WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL/SPIN), AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276646
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
Address
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS BLDG 714
Status
Deregistered
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
AL 36112
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# MIA90GA088