N5101FCESSNA 172F 1992-08-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172F S/N: 17252508

Summary

On August 25, 1992, a Cessna 172F (N5101F) was involved in an incident near Folsom, NM. 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: CARBURETOR HEAT NOT USED AND IMPROPER USE OF THROTTLE AND MIXTURE CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN92LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5101F.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 25, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92LA087
Location
FOLSOM, NM
Event ID
20001211X15390
Coordinates
36.840648, -103.910598
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

CARBURETOR HEAT NOT USED AND IMPROPER USE OF THROTTLE AND MIXTURE CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17252508
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
172F C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
PO BOX 6070
Status
Deregistered
City
SHEPPARD AFB
State / Zip Code
TX 76311
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# DEN92LA087