N46084CESSNA 172I 1992-09-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172I S/N: 17257031

Summary

On September 18, 1992, a Cessna 172I (N46084) was involved in an accident near Victoria, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: BLOCKED ENGINE ASSEMBLY BREATHER TUBE AND THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCIES. FACTORS WERE OIL ON WINDSHEILD AND REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSCREEN..

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA225. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46084.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 18, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA225
Location
VICTORIA, TX
Event ID
20001211X15697
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

BLOCKED ENGINE ASSEMBLY BREATHER TUBE AND THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCIES. FACTORS WERE OIL ON WINDSHEILD AND REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSCREEN..

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257031
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172I C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STRATTON LAURENCE E
Address
PO BOX 1581
Status
Deregistered
City
GLADEWATER
State / Zip Code
TX 75647
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# FTW92LA225