N3388ECESSNA 172N 1989-02-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17271527

Summary

On February 12, 1989, a Cessna 172N (N3388E) was involved in an accident near Deer Valley, AZ. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RAISE THE WING FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE CLIMBING RIGHT TURN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3388E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 12, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA107
Location
DEER VALLEY, AZ
Event ID
20001213X27747
Coordinates
33.679367, -112.090065
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RAISE THE WING FLAPS DURING THE ABORTED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE CLIMBING RIGHT TURN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271527
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ARNDT CARL W
Address
1320 E LAWRENCE LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85020
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# LAX89LA107