N736RTCESSNA 172XP 1989-03-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172XP S/N: 1722735

Summary

On March 28, 1989, a Cessna 172XP (N736RT) was involved in an accident near Hondo, TX. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO DEPART INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER AND HIS LACK OF INSTRUMENT TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89FA073. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N736RT.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 28, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89FA073
Location
HONDO, TX
Event ID
20001213X27889
Coordinates
29.349061, -99.149299
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO DEPART INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER AND HIS LACK OF INSTRUMENT TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1722735
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
172XP C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHITTY BILL
Address
205 S 16TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CARRIZO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
TX 78834
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# FTW89FA073