N5253KCESSNA 172P 1989-05-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17274032

Summary

On May 03, 1989, a Cessna 172P (N5253K) was involved in an accident near Burnet, TX. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89FA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5253K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 3, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89FA090
Location
BURNET, TX
Event ID
20001213X28314
Coordinates
30.760219, -98.220939
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GORDON GREGORY A
Address
17584 CERRO VERDE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
YORBA LINDA
State / Zip Code
CA 92686
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# FTW89FA090