N13670CESSNA 172M 1990-10-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172M S/N: 62929

Summary

On October 22, 1990, a Cessna 172M (N13670) was involved in an accident near Goleta, CA. 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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER GLIDEPATH WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS SUNGLARE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N13670.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 22, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91FA012
Location
GOLETA, CA
Event ID
20001212X24479
Coordinates
34.500419, -120.120170
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER GLIDEPATH WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS SUNGLARE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
62929
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
485 S ROCK BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89502
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# LAX91FA012