Summary
On March 22, 2010, a Cessna R172E (N7871N) was involved in an accident near Alamogordo, NM. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An unknown event that resulted in damage to the airplane's firewall.
Damage to the airplane's firewall was discovered during a 100-hour inspection. The airplane belongs to an aero club and was rented by several pilots prior to the damage being discovered; consequently, the operator could not determine when the airplane was damaged.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA267. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7871N.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
An unknown event that resulted in damage to the airplane's firewall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
Damage to the airplane's firewall was discovered during a 100-hour inspection. The airplane belongs to an aero club and was rented by several pilots prior to the damage being discovered; consequently, the operator could not determine when the airplane was damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA267