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March 3, 1995 · Cessna 175 · N7175M
Quantico, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Quantico, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 175
Tail Number
N7175M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA066
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND NO OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. THE PILOT PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING AND DITCHED THE AIRPLANE IN THE POTOMAC RIVER. THE FAA INSPECTOR'S REPORT STATED, '...UPON INSPECTING THE ENGINE, A HOLE APPROXIMATELY 3 INCH IN DIAMETER WAS FOUND IN THE UPPER PART OF THE CRANK CASE. PART OF THE NUMBER 3 CONNECTING ROD WAS LAYING ON TOP OF THE ENGINE....'
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Subsequently, the airplane was ditched.
Full Narrative
On Friday, March 3, 1995, about 0030 eastern standard time, a Cessna 175, N7175M, piloted and owned by James W. Milroy, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Quantico, Virginia. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. There was no flight plan for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he departed Hyde Field, Clinton, Maryland, destined for Blackstone, Virginia. While in cruise flight at 2000 feet mean sea level, he noticed a loss of power and observed no oil pressure indication. The pilot initiated a forced landing and ditched the airplane in the Potomac River, near the shore line. The airplane came to rest right-side-up in approximately 4 feet of water. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector's report stated: ...Upon inspecting the engine, a hole approximately 3" in diameter was found in the upper part of the crank case. Part of the number 3 connecting rod was laying on top of the engine....
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 175
Tail NumberN7175M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GO-300 · Reciprocating · 175
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0