N97564

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17276210

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 11, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA389
Location
HESPERIA, CA
Event ID
20001212X18119
Coordinates
34.359664, -117.319671
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE DUE TO THE OPERATOR'S NON COMPLIANCE WITH A MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE ENGINE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A SAFE LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N97564
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276210
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOJAVE AVIATION INC
Address
7070 SUMMIT VALLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HESPERIA
State / Zip Code
CA 92345
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# LAX91LA389