N9688B

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RG S/N: 0969

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 10, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA124
Location
MIAMISBURG, OH
Event ID
20001213X28028
Coordinates
39.820880, -84.049697
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INTERMITTANT GROUNDING OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRE TO THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE CHAFED WIRE RESULTED IN THE OPENING OF THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER PREVENTING FULL EXTENSION OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. A SECONDARY FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE WARNING SWITCH PRECLUDED A VISUAL OR AURAL WARNING OF THE UNSAFE GEAR POSITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9688B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
0969
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
172RG C72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
N9688B LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
Status
Deregistered
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
MT 59901-5635
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# ATL89LA124