NONE · CESSNA 172 · 1989-08-23 · CLEAR LAKE, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MKC89LA186
Event ID
20001213X29217
Type
Accident
Date
1989-08-23
Location
CLEAR LAKE, MN, USA
Coordinates
45.439098, -93.990669
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172
Registration
N80357
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION IN ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH INADEQUATE VISUAL CUES WHICH PRECLUDED IDENTIFICATION OF A CORRECT RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE AIRPORT WAS READILY AVAILABLE.