N9895VCESSNA 172M 1990-09-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172M S/N: 725842

Summary

On September 09, 1990, a Cessna 172M (N9895V) was involved in an incident near Lewiston, ID. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF A NOSE LANDING GEAR FORK, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND A NOSE-OVER AFTER AN EXCURSION FROM THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA177. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9895V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 9, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA177
Location
LEWISTON, ID
Event ID
20001212X24373
Coordinates
46.159290, -116.919067
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF A NOSE LANDING GEAR FORK, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND A NOSE-OVER AFTER AN EXCURSION FROM THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
725842
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
EZSKIES AIR SERVICE LLC
Address
215 W COMMERCE DR
City
HAYDEN
State / Zip Code
ID 83835-9221
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# SEA90LA177