N172DG

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17272124

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