N1904VCESSNA 172N 1990-09-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N

Summary

On September 29, 1990, a Cessna 172N (N1904V) was involved in an incident near Stokesdale, NC. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN OIL PUMP WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS WERE: THE FAA'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT STANDARDS FOR AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE, AND THE ROUGH TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1904V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 29, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA186
Location
STOKESDALE, NC
Event ID
20001212X24196
Coordinates
36.229267, -79.980270
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN OIL PUMP WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS WERE: THE FAA'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT STANDARDS FOR AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE, AND THE ROUGH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

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

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOTLEY JAMES A
Address
PO BOX 405
Status
Deregistered
City
HILLSBOROUGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27278
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# ATL90LA186