N336AF

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172L S/N: 17260404

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 1, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA186
Location
N MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Event ID
20001213X29032
Coordinates
33.820003, -78.670455
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE FUEL SUPPLY, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SWAMPY TERRAIN AT THE EMERGENCY LANDING SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17260404
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
172L C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAINE CAREY E
Address
11327 WILLOW VALLEY RD
City
NEVADA CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 95959-8623
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# ATL89LA186