N2556UCESSNA 172D 1989-01-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172D S/N: 17250156

Summary

On January 27, 1989, a Cessna 172D (N2556U) was involved in an accident near Cumming, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT VFR FLIGHT IN ADVERSE METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AT NIGHT WITH AN INOPERATIVE ATTITUDE INDICATOR AND INSUFFICIENT FUEL RESERVE FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2556U.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 27, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA083
Location
CUMMING, GA
Event ID
20001213X27541
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT VFR FLIGHT IN ADVERSE METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AT NIGHT WITH AN INOPERATIVE ATTITUDE INDICATOR AND INSUFFICIENT FUEL RESERVE FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250156
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172D C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FREDERICKS E WAYNE
Address
3372 WOODRUN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30062
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# ATL89LA083