N8264UCESSNA 172F 1989-01-31 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172F S/N: 17252164

Summary

On January 31, 1989, a Cessna 172F (N8264U) was involved in an accident near Bruceton Mills, WV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THE HIGHWAY AND THE DITCH WHICH WAS CONTACTED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8264U.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 31, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA017
Location
BRUCETON MILLS, WV
Event ID
20001213X27547
Coordinates
39.649909, -79.640792
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THE HIGHWAY AND THE DITCH WHICH WAS CONTACTED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17252164
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172F C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLANIGAN JAMES R
Address
RT 4 BOX 21
Status
Deregistered
City
DEER PARK
State / Zip Code
MD 21550
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# BFO89LA017