N78254CESSNA 172 1989-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 57547

Summary

On August 19, 1989, a Cessna 172 (N78254) was involved in an incident near Eureka Lodge, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE HUMP (UNEVEN SURFACE) ON THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78254.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 19, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA146
Location
EUREKA LODGE, AK
Event ID
20001213X29007
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE HUMP (UNEVEN SURFACE) ON THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
57547
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BPK HOLDINGS LLC
Address
PO BOX 373
City
MONTESANO
State / Zip Code
WA 98563-0373
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# ANC89LA146