N1183M

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172K S/N: 17258683

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 15, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88FA218
Location
ISLAND FALLS, ME
Event ID
20001213X26672
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S POOR IN-INFLIGHT DECISIONS AND PLANNING AND FAILED TO FOLLOW ATC DIRECTIVES TO MAINTAIN VFR. THE PILOT CONTINUED VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND COLLIDED WITH HILLY TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258683
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
172K C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HESS DARREN MICHAEL
Address
1510 ANTON ST
City
WENATCHEE
State / Zip Code
WA 98801-4221
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# NYC88FA218