N1672YCESSNA 172C 1992-08-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172C S/N: 17249372

Summary

On August 23, 1992, a Cessna 172C (N1672Y) was involved in an incident near Weatherford, TX. 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: FUEL STARVATION AS RESULT OF A BLOCKED FUEL VENT SYSTEM. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA216. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1672Y.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 23, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA216
Location
WEATHERFORD, TX
Event ID
20001211X15420
Coordinates
32.749282, -97.769607
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION AS RESULT OF A BLOCKED FUEL VENT SYSTEM. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17249372
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
172C C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH DAVID W
Address
4136 KRAMER LN
City
TEXARKANA
State / Zip Code
TX 75501-8138
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# FTW92LA216