N9993GCESSNA 172N 1990-05-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17273640

Summary

On May 18, 1990, a Cessna 172N (N9993G) was involved in an accident near Salinas, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN WHILE ATTEMPTING VISUAL FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. SELF INDUCED PRESSURE TO ADHERE TO THE PROPOSED FLIGHT ROUTE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WAS A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9993G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 18, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA180
Location
SALINAS, CA
Event ID
20001212X23160
Coordinates
36.670749, -121.610610
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN WHILE ATTEMPTING VISUAL FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. SELF INDUCED PRESSURE TO ADHERE TO THE PROPOSED FLIGHT ROUTE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273640
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# LAX90FA180