N1444VCESSNA 1722020-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172S/N: R1722192

Summary

On November 09, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N1444V) was involved in an accident near Arch Cape, OR. 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: The pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1444V.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 9, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA061
Location
Arch Cape, OR
Event ID
20201123102331
Coordinates
45.767319, -123.985010
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R1722192
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOPPE HANS R
Address
PO BOX 341
Status
Deregistered
City
NETARTS
State / Zip Code
OR 97143-0341
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# WPR21LA061