N4324Q

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172L S/N: 17260224

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 1, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA209
Location
MONTAUK, NY
Event ID
20001212X24352
Coordinates
41.039592, -71.939117
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO AROUND, RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING AT A LOW ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WORKING NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4324Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17260224
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172L C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SKYLARK AIRPARK INC
Address
54 WELLS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BROADBROOK
State / Zip Code
CT 06016
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# NYC90LA209