# NTSB Accident LAX89FA113
> **CESSNA 172F** · 1989-02-18 · SAFFORD, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89FA113
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27742
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-18
- **Location:** SAFFORD, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.810005, -109.360527
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172F
- **Registration:** N8492U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF WING FLAPS.

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