N2484LCESSNA 172H 1989-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172H S/N: 17255684

Summary

On August 15, 1989, a Cessna 172H (N2484L) was involved in an incident near Lake Village, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL/FUEL SYSTEM AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2484L.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 15, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA171
Location
LAKE VILLAGE , IN
Event ID
20001213X29082
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL/FUEL SYSTEM AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17255684
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172H C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUV2FLY LLC
Address
205 SQUIRES ROW
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
TX 78213-2634
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# CHI89LA171