N3814S

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17251014

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 22, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA143
Location
SAUK RAPIDS, MN
Event ID
20001213X28643
Coordinates
45.589202, -94.160385
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY SECURE THE OIL CAP WHEN HE SERVICED THE AIRCRAFT AND OIL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17251014
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172E

Registered Owner (Current)

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# MKC89LA143