N55276

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17275149

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 2, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO91LA016
Location
AXTON, VA
Event ID
20001212X24724
Coordinates
36.660720, -79.709785
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH AN OBSTACLE. CONTRIBUTING WAS AN UNMARKED POWERLINE AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N55276
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275149
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STILL FRANK J
Address
106 BRIARWOOD LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
COLLINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
VA 24078
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# BFO91LA016