N6599R

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 172RG S/N: 172RG0205

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 20, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90DID01
Location
ONANCOCK, VA
Event ID
20001212X23898
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BECAUSE THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC, NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6599R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172RG0205
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172RG C72R
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# BFO90DID01