N733PBCESSNA 172M 1991-11-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17218433

Summary

On November 26, 1991, a Cessna 172M (N733PB) was involved in an incident near Saipan, CQ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CORRECTLY USE CARBURETOR HEAT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N733PB.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 26, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA051
Location
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands
Event ID
20001212X18480
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CORRECTLY USE CARBURETOR HEAT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17218433
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PACIFIC ISLAND AVIATION
Address
PPP BOX 318
Status
Deregistered
City
SAIPAN
State / Zip Code
SA 96950
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# LAX92LA051