N80440CESSNA 172M 1989-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17266587

Summary

On April 09, 1989, a Cessna 172M (N80440) was involved in an incident near West Palm Beach, FL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE ADEQUATE WINGTIP CLEARANCE WHILE TAXIING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80440.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 9, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA128
Location
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001213X28150
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE ADEQUATE WINGTIP CLEARANCE WHILE TAXIING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17266587
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROCKEY JOHN
Address
17323 133RD WAY N
City
JUPITER
State / Zip Code
FL 33478
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# MIA89LA128