N4581WROCKWELL 112TC 1992-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROCKWELL 112TC S/N: 13071

Summary

On July 31, 1992, a Rockwell 112TC (N4581W) was involved in an incident near Glendale, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO EXCESSIVE CARBON DEPOSITS ON THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE, AND, THE PILOTS ATTEMPTED OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA327. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4581W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 31, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA327
Location
GLENDALE, AZ
Event ID
20001211X15219
Coordinates
33.659675, -112.179084
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO EXCESSIVE CARBON DEPOSITS ON THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE, AND, THE PILOTS ATTEMPTED OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROCKWELL
Serial Number
13071
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
112TC AC11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NIELSEN KEVIN D
Address
7632 W MCRAE WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
GLENDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85308
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# LAX92LA327