MINR · CESSNA 172M · 1992-09-19 · PICAYUNE, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA92LA185
Event ID
20001211X15756
Type
Accident
Date
1992-09-19
Location
PICAYUNE, MS, USA
Coordinates
30.519159, -89.669685
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172M
Registration
N9578H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VSO) WHILE CONDUCTING SLOW FLIGHT AT A LOW ALTITUDE. THIS RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL) AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES.