N7746TCESSNA 172A 1990-05-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172A S/N: 47346

Summary

On May 07, 1990, a Cessna 172A (N7746T) was involved in an incident near Pocomoke, MD. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED DURING THE APPROACH TO LAND, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWWN POINT DURING THE LANDING. THE DITCH WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7746T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 7, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA044
Location
POCOMOKE, MD
Event ID
20001212X23083
Coordinates
38.060939, -75.560623
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED DURING THE APPROACH TO LAND, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWWN POINT DURING THE LANDING. THE DITCH WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
47346
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
172A C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILSON STEVEN C
Address
2709 KINGSLEY RD
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27612-2923
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# BFO90LA044