N52HR

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17269354

Summary

On June 18, 1989, a Cessna 172N (N52HR) was involved in an accident near Niagara Falls, NY. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE DRAIN BECAUSE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N52HR.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 18, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA150
Location
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Event ID
20001213X28658
Coordinates
43.089504, -79.050331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE DRAIN BECAUSE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269354
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCHMIDT ARTHUR P JR
Address
35 NORTH AURORA
Status
Deregistered
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
NY 14086
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# NYC89LA150