N6586JCESSNA 172N 1988-09-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172N S/N: 172-73895

Summary

On September 17, 1988, a Cessna 172N (N6586J) was involved in an accident near Adams, MA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISIONS, HE CONTINUED VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS. THE AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER SERVICE WAS IMPROPER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC88FA236. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6586J.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 17, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88FA236
Location
ADAMS, MA
Event ID
20001213X26907
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISIONS, HE CONTINUED VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS. THE AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER SERVICE WAS IMPROPER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-73895
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BUGBEE LARRY A
Address
BOVIE HILL ROAD RD 2 BOX 154A-1
Status
Deregistered
City
HOOSICK FALLS
State / Zip Code
NY 12090
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# NYC88FA236