Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 13, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92LA073
Location
FT. COLLINS, CO
Event ID
20001211X15134
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER RATE OF DESCENT AND LACK OF FLARE WHILE CONDUCTING A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE: PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO STUCK EXHAUST VALVES CAUSED BY ENGINE OVERHEAT FROM IMPROPER LEANING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N66315
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15075984
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GATES ROBERT L
Address
200 RACQUETTE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
CO 80524
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# DEN92LA073