N21612CESSNA A188B 1989-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA A188B S/N: 18800906

Summary

On July 26, 1989, a Cessna A188B (N21612) was involved in an accident near Atmore, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTACLES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW (DAWN) POSITION OF THE SUN WHICH INTERFERED WITH THE PILOT'S VISION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89DKJ08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21612.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 26, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89DKJ08
Location
ATMORE, AL
Event ID
20001213X28712
Coordinates
31.020650, -87.490036
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTACLES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW (DAWN) POSITION OF THE SUN WHICH INTERFERED WITH THE PILOT'S VISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18800906
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTH ALABAMA AVIATION INC
Address
STAR RT A BOX 127
Status
Deregistered
City
ATMORE
State / Zip Code
AL 36502
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# ATL89DKJ08