N3799RCESSNA 172 1989-01-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17255599

Summary

On January 09, 1989, a Cessna 172 (N3799R) was involved in an accident near Chadron, NE. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PLT FAILED TO DEVOTE FULL TIME & ATTENTION TO FLYING THE ACFT, WITH A RESULTING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3799R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 9, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA049
Location
CHADRON, NE
Event ID
20001213X27638
Coordinates
42.820152, -103.000221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PLT FAILED TO DEVOTE FULL TIME & ATTENTION TO FLYING THE ACFT, WITH A RESULTING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17255599
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
L AND D AERO SERVICE INC
Address
HC 75 BOX 116D
Status
Deregistered
City
CHADRON
State / Zip Code
NE 69337
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# MKC89LA049