N733FYCESSNA 172N 1989-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17268272

Summary

On September 21, 1989, a Cessna 172N (N733FY) was involved in an accident near Hyannis, NE. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. DARKNESS AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89FA197. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N733FY.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 21, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA197
Location
HYANNIS, NE
Event ID
20001213X29457
Coordinates
42.000175, -101.760398
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. DARKNESS AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268272
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALLIANCE AERO SERVICES INC
Address
HC 33 BOX 15G
Status
Deregistered
City
ALLIANCE
State / Zip Code
NE 69301
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# MKC89FA197