N733MQCESSNA 172N 1991-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17268400

Summary

On April 05, 1991, a Cessna 172N (N733MQ) was involved in an incident near Stockton, CA. 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: THE INSTALLATION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OF AN INCORRECT GASKET THAT RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA157. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N733MQ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 5, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA157
Location
STOCKTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X16800
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTALLATION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OF AN INCORRECT GASKET THAT RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268400
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GOTTFREDSON KEN D
Address
159 CALIFORNIA J107
Status
Deregistered
City
PALO ALTO
State / Zip Code
CA 94306
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# LAX91LA157