N1608FCESSNA 172H 1992-01-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172H S/N: 55003

Summary

On January 08, 1992, a Cessna 172H (N1608F) was involved in an incident near Arcata, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: CARBURETOR ICING AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1608F.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 8, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA084
Location
ARCATA, CA
Event ID
20001211X14007
Coordinates
40.849506, -124.049560
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

CARBURETOR ICING AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
55003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172H C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH TIM J
Address
845 POSSOM HOLW
City
LEASBURG
State / Zip Code
MO 65535-9153
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# LAX92LA084