N5280R

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17263494

Summary

On March 17, 1989, a Cessna 172M (N5280R) was involved in an accident near Galveston, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5280R.

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