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N6231K – CESSNA 172 – 1991-04-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17274176

Summary

On April 22, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N6231K) was involved in an accident near Steamboat Sprin, CO. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE CFI USED POOR JUDGEMENT IN GIVING A SIMULATED ENGINE FAILURE BY TURNING OFF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6231K.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 22, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA063
Location
STEAMBOAT SPRIN, CO
Event ID
20001212X16778
Coordinates
40.490779, -106.830413
Nearest Airport
Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field (KSBS)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CFI USED POOR JUDGEMENT IN GIVING A SIMULATED ENGINE FAILURE BY TURNING OFF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6231K
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274176
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DONHAM RITA M
Address
PO BOX 773516
Status
Deregistered
City
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80477
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# DEN91LA063

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