N1489U

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17267156

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 13, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI91LA057
Location
AUSTIN, MN
Event ID
20001212X24750
Coordinates
43.670959, -92.969261
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (STUDENT)'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY EVALUATE AND COMPENSATE FOR GUSTY WIND CONDIITONS AND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING INITIAL CLIMB. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE AND WIND GUSTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267156
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AUSTIN AEROFLIGHT INC
Address
710 21ST ST NE
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
MN 55912
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# CHI91LA057