N4324QCESSNA 172L 1990-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172L S/N: 17260224

Summary

On September 01, 1990, a Cessna 172L (N4324Q) was involved in an accident near Montauk, NY. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4324Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 1, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA209
Location
MONTAUK, NY
Event ID
20001212X24352
Coordinates
41.039592, -71.939117
Nearest Airport
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
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