N4696L

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17254691

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 17, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA084
Location
RIO HONDO, TX
Event ID
20001212X22724
Coordinates
26.229024, -97.579933
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

OIL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND THE SOFT TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254691
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KOONTZ MARINA M
Address
8536 S 114TH ST
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98178-3322
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# FTW90LA084