N1466VCESSNA 172M 1990-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17263603

Summary

On August 07, 1990, a Northrop T-38A (USAF) was involved in an accident near Elmendorf, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) IN THE CESSNA 172 AND BY BOTH PILOTS IN THE T-38.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA151. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft USAF.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 7, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA151
Location
ELMENDORF, TX
Event ID
20001212X23999
Coordinates
29.249084, -98.329986
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) IN THE CESSNA 172 AND BY BOTH PILOTS IN THE T-38.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263603
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GAK FLIGHT LLC
Address
23420 MELANIE TRL N
City
SCANDIA
State / Zip Code
MN 55073-9792
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# FTW90FA151