N3281LCESSNA 172 1991-12-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17256181

Summary

On December 31, 1991, a Cessna 172 (N3281L) was involved in an incident near Greencastle, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE WORN CENTERING LOCKING LUG ON THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3281L.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 31, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA065
Location
GREENCASTLE, IN
Event ID
20001212X18575
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE WORN CENTERING LOCKING LUG ON THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256181
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WIZNA LLC
Address
1279 W PALMETTO PARK RD UNIT 3956
City
BOCA RATON
State / Zip Code
FL 33486-3301
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# CHI92LA065