Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 17, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90LA020
Location
VALDOSTA, GA
Event ID
20001213X29539
Coordinates
30.839948, -83.269264
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT (FAILURE TO SEE & AVOID THE OBSTRUCTION). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE TRANSMISSION (POWER) LINE AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES (PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION).
Aircraft Information
Registration
N172SC
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-68105
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AVIATION PARTS EXECUTIVE INC
Address
1170 NW 51ST ST
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33309-3160
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# ATL90LA020