N89970CESSNA 120 1992-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 120 S/N: 9088

Summary

On July 19, 1992, a Cessna 120 (N89970) was involved in an incident near Reserve, LA. 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: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE VALVE FAILURE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA181. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89970.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 19, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA181
Location
RESERVE, LA
Event ID
20001211X15156
Coordinates
30.059207, -90.640350
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE VALVE FAILURE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9088
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
120 C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HICKS TIMOTHY J
Address
307 W MICHIGAN
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMMOND
State / Zip Code
LA 70401
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# FTW92LA181