N736BX

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA R172K S/N: R1722407

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 5, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA061
Location
MARGATE, FL
Event ID
20001213X27622
Coordinates
26.249557, -80.209327
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN OIL PUMP DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT(S), WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N736BX
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R1722407
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
R172K C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HARRIS PAUL STEPHEN
Address
241 SW 58TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PLANTATION
State / Zip Code
FL 33317
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# MIA89LA061