ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356883
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Date: | Friday 9 August 1996 |
Time: | 17:00 LT |
Type: | Cessna 172N |
Owner/operator: | Aeroflight |
Registration: | N738PM |
MSN: | C172-70131 |
Total airframe hrs: | 6456 hours |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Enumclaw, WA -
United States of America
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Phase: | En route |
Nature: | Survey |
Departure airport: | Seattle, WA (KBFI) |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:During an aerial observation flight, the engine progressively lost power. The pilot made a forced landing on uneven terrain, where the airplane flipped over. Inspection of the engine revealed a failed cam follower in the magneto drive.
Probable Cause: failure of the engine magneto drive, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | SEA96LA183 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 6 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB SEA96LA183
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