N736YGCESSNA 172K 1989-09-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172K

Summary

On September 05, 1989, a Cessna 172K (N736YG) was involved in an incident near Midlothian, TX. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A TREE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N736YG.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 5, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA162
Location
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Event ID
20001213X29378
Coordinates
32.489021, -96.990829
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A TREE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172K C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LAFUAN SANDRA
Address
2915 MAYDELLE
Status
Deregistered
City
FARMERS BRANCH
State / Zip Code
TX 75234
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# FTW89LA162