N6411V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RG S/N: 172RG0673

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 17, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA172
Location
OZARK, AL
Event ID
20001212X24185
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH ALLOWED THE INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE PLUG WITHOUT SAFETY WIRE TO HOLD IT IN PLACE, AND WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION OF THE ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172RG0673
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172RG C72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172RG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTH AIR AVIATION LLC
Address
11540 NW 75TH ST
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33178
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# ATL90LA172