N7174MCESSNA 175 1989-09-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 175 S/N: 55474

Summary

On September 02, 1989, a Cessna 175 (N7174M) was involved in an accident near Spruce Pine, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE POWER LOSS MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A STICKING VALVE(S).

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA208. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7174M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 2, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA208
Location
SPRUCE PINE, NC
Event ID
20001213X29296
Coordinates
35.910682, -82.060180
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE POWER LOSS MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A STICKING VALVE(S).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
55474
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
175 C175
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALPHIN THURMAN S
Address
2613 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HAGERSTOWN
State / Zip Code
MD 21740
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# ATL89LA208