N738APCESSNA 172 1990-10-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17269827

Summary

On October 27, 1990, a Cessna 172 (N738AP) was involved in an accident near Portage, WI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PIC BECAME LOST AND DISORIENTATED AND PERFORMED A PREMATURE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N738AP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 27, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI91LA017
Location
PORTAGE, WI
Event ID
20001212X24438
Coordinates
43.540924, -89.459884
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PIC BECAME LOST AND DISORIENTATED AND PERFORMED A PREMATURE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269827
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GLOBAL AIR INC
Address
1885 EARHART DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SANDWICH
State / Zip Code
IL 60548
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# CHI91LA017