Accident Cessna 170 N4022V,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 371195
 
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Date:Sunday 1 May 1988
Time:00:10 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C170 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 170
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N4022V
MSN: 18341
Total airframe hrs:2900 hours
Engine model:CONTINENTAL O-300
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Mechanicsville, MD -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Friendly, MD (W28)
Destination airport:Leonardtown, MD
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
THE ACFT WAS FLOWN WITH THE ENGINE COWLING PLUGS INSTALLED. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND IT LOST POWER. THE PLT SAID HE FORGOT TO REMOVE THE PLUGS DURING THE PREFLIGHT. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ROLL THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A BERM AND THE RT MAIN LNDG GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: BFO88LA042
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year and 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB BFO88LA042

Location

Revision history:

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