N4493LCESSNA 172G 1988-04-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17254588

Summary

On April 16, 1988, a Cessna 172G (N4493L) was involved in an accident near Los Banos, CA. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF HIS AIRCRAFT TO AVERT A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4493L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 16, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA161
Location
LOS BANOS , CA
Event ID
20001213X25486
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF HIS AIRCRAFT TO AVERT A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254588
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SATEREN DON
Address
113 LA SOMBRA CT
Status
Deregistered
City
TURLOCK
State / Zip Code
CA 95380
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# LAX88FA161