MINR · CESSNA 172M · 1989-05-23 · OKEECHOBEE, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA89LA152
Event ID
20001213X28381
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-23
Location
OKEECHOBEE, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.529653, -80.190292
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172M
Registration
N9139H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION WHEN HE FAILED TO RECHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS AFTER HE DELAYED TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF THUNDERSTROMS. ALSO, THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND OFF-AIRPORT RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.