N5280R

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17263494

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 17, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA068
Location
GALVESTON, TX
Event ID
20001213X27898
Coordinates
29.279693, -94.829887
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH WERE BELOW MINIMUMS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263494
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SPRINGBROOK LEASING LLC
Address
1585 AVIATION CENTER PKWY STE 602
City
DAYTONA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32114-3807
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# FTW89LA068