N5524RCESSNA 172F 1991-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172F S/N: 17253102

Summary

On August 02, 1991, a Cessna 172F (N5524R) was involved in an incident near Cumby, TX. All 3 people 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 A BLOCKED FUEL VENT SYSTEM. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA141. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5524R.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA141
Location
CUMBY, TX
Event ID
20001212X17867
Coordinates
33.129970, -95.829299
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

POWER LOSS DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL VENT SYSTEM. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17253102
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172F 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# FTW91LA141