N6816ECESSNA 172A 1990-05-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172A S/N: 17272071

Summary

On May 18, 1990, a Cessna 172A (N6816E) was involved in an accident near Novato, CA. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA185. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6816E.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 18, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA185
Location
NOVATO, CA
Event ID
20001212X23184
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272071
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172A C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DRAGONFLY AVIATION INC
Address
2222 AIRPORT BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA ROSA
State / Zip Code
CA 95403
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# LAX90LA185