N4129FCESSNA 172 1989-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172 S/N: 46029

Summary

On August 27, 1989, a Cessna 172 (N4129F) was involved in an accident near Tremonton, UT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE WHILE MAKING A LOW PASS OVER A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HIGHWAY. THE POWERLINE WAS CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89FA200. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4129F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 27, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA200
Location
TREMONTON, UT
Event ID
20001213X29093
Coordinates
41.690471, -112.269241
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE WHILE MAKING A LOW PASS OVER A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HIGHWAY. THE POWERLINE WAS CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
46029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
220 HIGHLAND BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
BRIGHAM
State / Zip Code
UT 84302
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# DEN89FA200