N6853ECESSNA 175A 1992-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 175A S/N: 56353

Summary

On August 06, 1992, a Cessna 175A (N6853E) was involved in an accident near East Lansing, MI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE LOOSE OIL FILLER CAP, AND THE SHORT, WET GRASS STRIP USED FOR THE EMERGENCY LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA226. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6853E.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 6, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA226
Location
EAST LANSING, MI
Event ID
20001211X15352
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE LOOSE OIL FILLER CAP, AND THE SHORT, WET GRASS STRIP USED FOR THE EMERGENCY LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
56353
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
175A C175
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CONROY ROBERT J
Address
5817 C WOODSIDE TRAIL
Status
Deregistered
City
TOLEDO
State / Zip Code
OH 43623
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# CHI92LA226