N9139H

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17265968

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 23, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA152
Location
OKEECHOBEE, FL
Event ID
20001213X28381
Coordinates
26.529653, -80.190292
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION WHEN HE FAILED TO RECHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS AFTER HE DELAYED TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF THUNDERSTROMS. ALSO, THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND OFF-AIRPORT RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9139H
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265968
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GENERAL AVIATION INTERNATL CORP
Address
P O BOX 652126
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33165
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# MIA89LA152