Cessna 172 accident near Aberdeen, SD
On October 10, 2019, a Cessna 172 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Aberdeen, SD. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 10, 2019
- Place
- Aberdeen, SD
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 45.562°N, 98.460°W
- NTSB ID
- 20191022X04218
Official records · CEN20FA010
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
Air traffic control records
- Memorandum For The Record Communications Information Cen20fa010: Document (PDF), on ntsb.gov
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn October 9, 2019, about 2235 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N6483B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Aberdeen, South Dakota. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Federal Code of Regulations Part 91. According to records provided by the airport and a local fixed base operator (FBO), the airplane was flown by the pilot to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) on September 30, 2019, to be assessed for an annual inspection at a local FBO. The pilot was informed by the FBO of what work needed to be accomplished to complete an annual inspection. The pilot decided not to have the work completed and parked the airplane on a ramp at ABR. After the assessment was made, the FBO issued an Aircraft Condition Notice FAA Form 8620-1 and tagged the airplane. The notice stated, “Aircraft deemed un-airworthy due to numerous un-airworthy findings to include broken or cracked landing gear saddles. Other items as described on work order 1083 at ABR Flying Service.” According to a family member, the pilot was dropped off at the airport after normal operating hours and intended to fly the airplane to an airport in North Dakota where the airplane was normally hangered. Airport video surveillance records showed the airplane taking off from runway 31 about 2231 on October 9, 2019. The family member reported the airplane missing when it did not arrive at the destination airport. After an extensive search, the airplane wreckage was located about 7 miles from ABR on October 21, 2019. Firs
Probable cause
The noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly in dark night instrument conditions, resulting in impact with terrain.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
