N1571E

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17271049

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 12, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA089
Location
SHOW LOW, AZ
Event ID
20001211X14009
Coordinates
34.230144, -110.070579
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX ATTACH STRAPS WHICH ALLOWED THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX TO SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT MUFF AND RENDERED THE CARBURETOR HEAT SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. THE ENGINE THEN LOST POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271049
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MORGAN STEVEN P
Address
185 RIVER LANDING DR
City
ROSWELL
State / Zip Code
GA 30075-5000
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# LAX92LA089