N7871N

Substantial
Unknown

CESSNA R172ES/N: R172-0262

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 22, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA267
Location
Alamogordo, NM
Event ID
20100525X25942
Coordinates
32.851665, -106.108329
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Probable Cause and Findings

An unknown event that resulted in damage to the airplane's firewall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7871N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R172-0262
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
R172EC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE-OWNER
Address
PO BOX 775
Status
Deregistered
City
HOLLOMAN AFB
State / Zip Code
NM 88330-0775
Country
United States

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