N3196FCESSNA 172E 1992-12-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172E S/N: R172-0218

Summary

On December 27, 1992, a Cessna 172E (N3196F) was involved in an incident near Ramah, CO. 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: A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR WAS: A FORCED LANDING ONTO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN93LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3196F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 27, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN93LA018
Location
RAMAH, CO
Event ID
20001211X16152
Coordinates
39.120800, -104.160469
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR WAS: A FORCED LANDING ONTO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R172-0218
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Address
325 W HAMILTON AVE HNGR 133
Status
Deregistered
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80914-2309
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# DEN93LA018