N172DGCESSNA 172N 1992-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17272124

Summary

On April 18, 1992, a Cessna 172N (N172DG) was involved in an accident near Blaine Hill, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LEAKING FUEL LINE WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS AND INFLIGHT FIRE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROLLING TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N172DG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 18, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA081
Location
BLAINE HILL, PA
Event ID
20001211X14506
Coordinates
40.269557, -79.880722
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LEAKING FUEL LINE WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS AND INFLIGHT FIRE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROLLING TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272124
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRASS DANIEL L TRUSTEE
Address
10746 BUCCANEER WAY
City
PENN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95946-9303
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# NYC92LA081