N3618S

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172E S/N: 17250818

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 18, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA221
Location
GRASS VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001213X28603
Coordinates
39.179378, -120.979202
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE MAGNETO, ENGINE AND AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3618S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250818
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
VAN NUYS AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91408
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# LAX89LA221