N1378UCESSNA 172 1991-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17267049

Summary

On July 04, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N1378U) was involved in an accident near South Boston, VA. 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 LOST OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1378U.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 4, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA062
Location
SOUTH BOSTON, VA
Event ID
20001212X17459
Coordinates
36.700748, -78.899841
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267049
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO91LA062