N733WKCESSNA 172N 1989-10-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172N S/N: 172-68265

Summary

On October 16, 1989, a Cessna 172N (N733WK) was involved in an accident near Eddyville, KY. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT CONTINUING VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: LOW CEILING AND RAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90FA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N733WK.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 16, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90FA008
Location
EDDYVILLE, KY
Event ID
20001213X29522
Coordinates
37.070980, -88.069931
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT CONTINUING VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: LOW CEILING AND RAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-68265
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ATL90FA008