N1672Y

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172C S/N: 17249372

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