N5680T

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172E S/N: 17251580

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 27, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA257
Location
BURNS, OR
Event ID
20001212X18216
Coordinates
43.590591, -118.890441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DELAY IN COMPUTING AIRCRAFT FUEL CONSUMPTION AND HIS FAILURE TO LAND AT AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT ALONG THE ROUTE OF FLIGHT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE TREE BY THE LANDING AREA AND THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OF THE RIGHT MAGNETO.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5680T
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17251580
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 742348
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75374
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# SEA91LA257