N1365ECESSNA 172 1989-06-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17270970

Summary

On June 12, 1989, a Cessna 172 (N1365E) was involved in an accident near Chemult, OR. 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: IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A SUDDEN ALTITUDE DEVIATION, AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING REMEDIAL ACTION TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TREES. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE DOWNDRAFTS, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, THE PILOT DIVERTING ATTENTION, AND THE TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1365E.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 12, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA110
Location
CHEMULT, OR
Event ID
20001213X28678
Coordinates
43.250961, -123.240142
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A SUDDEN ALTITUDE DEVIATION, AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING REMEDIAL ACTION TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TREES. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE DOWNDRAFTS, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, THE PILOT DIVERTING ATTENTION, AND THE TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270970
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HEDLUND CONTRACTORS INC
Address
416 N DOWNING ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SEASIDE
State / Zip Code
OR 97138
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# SEA89LA110