N5332KCESSNA 172-P 1990-09-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172-P S/N: 17274068

Summary

On September 16, 1990, a Cessna 172-P (N5332K) was involved in an accident near Hood River, OR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 3 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S ENCOUNTERING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90FA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5332K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 16, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90FA183
Location
HOOD RIVER, OR
Event ID
20001212X24365
Coordinates
45.609558, -121.579010
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S ENCOUNTERING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274068
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172-P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TURNER JAMES
Address
3205 WHITFORD PL
Status
Deregistered
City
GODFREY
State / Zip Code
IL 62035-1233
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# SEA90FA183