N5866R

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17253535

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 11, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA035
Location
MILLEN, GA
Event ID
20001211X13934
Coordinates
32.799232, -81.940246
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING ICING CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17253535
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEAL EDWARD K
Address
222 CORSAIR AVE
City
LAUD BY SEA
State / Zip Code
FL 33308-3504
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA035