ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356172
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| Date: | Monday 10 March 1997 |
| Time: | 17:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172P |
| Owner/operator: | Oklahoma State University |
| Registration: | N65753 |
| MSN: | 17275858 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6047 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cleveland, OK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | (95F) |
| Stillwater, OK (KSWO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot, who is also an A&P mechanic, installed and torqued a new helicoil and spark plug. A satisfactory engine run was completed. During takeoff climb, at 300 feet AGL, 'the engine popped and lost power.' The pilot executed a 180-degree turn, and 'landed fast downwind.' During the landing roll, the aircraft overran the end of the runway and 'encountered a rut and flipped over' damaging both wings. An examination of the airplane revealed that the newly installed spark plug was hanging by its ignition wire.
Probable Cause: The pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the spark plug, resulting in its separation from the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available in the runway's overrun area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW97LA116
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 19:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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