N51234CESSNA 172P 1988-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17274285

Summary

On June 30, 1988, a Cessna 172P (N51234) was involved in an accident near Descanso, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT AND INTENTIONAL DECISION TO LOW FLY THE AIRCRAFT BELOW THE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51234.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 30, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA240
Location
DESCANSO, CA
Event ID
20001213X25978
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT AND INTENTIONAL DECISION TO LOW FLY THE AIRCRAFT BELOW THE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274285
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX88FA240