N6173E

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 46273

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 24, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA161
Location
PALMETTO, GA
Event ID
20001212X23892
Coordinates
33.519229, -84.660057
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 OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED CONDITION OF THE MAGNETOS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6173E
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
46273
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARNES DANIEL M
Address
3414 BEECH DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DECATUR
State / Zip Code
GA 30032
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# ATL90LA161