N172SCCESSNA 172N 1990-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17268105

Summary

On October 08, 1990, a Cessna 172N (N172SC) was involved in an incident near Valdosta, GA. 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 STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STUDENT'S OVERALL LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND THE REPORTED WIND GUST.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N172SC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 8, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL91LA001
Location
VALDOSTA, GA
Event ID
20001212X24403
Coordinates
30.839262, -83.269348
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STUDENT'S OVERALL LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND THE REPORTED WIND GUST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268105
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AVIATION PARTS EXECUTIVE INC
Address
1170 NW 51ST ST
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33309-3160
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# ATL91LA001