N733FKCESSNA 172N 1989-12-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17268260

Summary

On December 29, 1989, a Cessna 172N (N733FK) was involved in an accident near Meridian, MS. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PILOT WHILE FLYING IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT'S APPREHENSION TOWARD INSTRUMENT FLYING AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N733FK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 29, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA90FA046
Location
MERIDIAN, MS
Event ID
20001213X29990
Coordinates
32.379371, -88.710067
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PILOT WHILE FLYING IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT'S APPREHENSION TOWARD INSTRUMENT FLYING AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268260
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BABER'S FIRESTONE INC
Address
1730 DENNY AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PASCAGOULA
State / Zip Code
MS 39567
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# MIA90FA046