N28ERCESSNA 172N 1992-11-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17269523

Summary

On November 28, 1992, a Cessna 172N (N28ER) was involved in an incident near Tryon, OK. 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: POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND THE PILOTS IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE OFF POSITION ON THE FUEL SELECTOR. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28ER.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 28, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW93LA045
Location
TRYON, OK
Event ID
20001211X16046
Coordinates
35.869201, -96.960342
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND THE PILOTS IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE OFF POSITION ON THE FUEL SELECTOR. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269523
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH JOHN C
Address
2453 BRANDEMERE DR
City
GERMANTOWN
State / Zip Code
TN 38139-6309
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# FTW93LA045