N6309F

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA T172N S/N: 172-73187

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 25, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA017
Location
TOWNSEND, MA
Event ID
20001213X29702
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE TO CARBURETOR ICING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6309F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-73187
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FITCHBURG COLONIAL AVIATION INC
Address
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
FITCHBURG
State / Zip Code
MA 01420
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# NYC90LA017