N8359L

Unknown
Serious

CESSNA 172I S/N: 17256559

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 26, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA018
Location
FORT WASHINGTON, MD
Event ID
20001213X27697
Coordinates
38.729389, -77.000640
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PASSENGER FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE AIRCRAFT. BOTH THE PILOT FAILURE TO SUPERVISE THE BOARDING OF THE PASSENGER AND THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256559
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172I C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172I

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAY LUX VENTURES LLC
Address
401 N ASHLEY DR # 173086
City
TAMPA
State / Zip Code
FL 33602-4301
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# BFO89LA018