ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375155
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| Date: | Saturday 3 May 1986 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3960S |
| MSN: | 172-51160 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 173 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Clyde, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Galion, OH (KGQQ) |
| Green Springs, OH | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT WAS APPROACHING A GRASS AIRSTRIP WHEN THE ENG QUIT.A LANDING SHORT OF THE RWY IN A WHEAT FIELD RESULTED IN A COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR. EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED A BIRDS NEST INSIDE THE ENG COWLING, A DEAD MAGNETO, REVERSED 'P' LEADS, AND ONE SHORTED SPARKPLUG. A FUEL SAMPLE DID NOT HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF AVIATION FUEL. THE ACFT DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT ANNUAL INSPECTION RECORDED IN THE LOG BOOK.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL86LA122
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 16:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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