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July 1, 1997 · Cessna 172M · N4395R

Unknown, UT

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Unknown, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N4395R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA97LA157

On 7/01/97 a flying club official reported that during annual inspection a mechanic found that the firewall was structurally damaged. The last annual was performed in June 1996. The official stated that he does not know when, where, or who damaged the aircraft. There are approximately 60 members in the flying club. Injury index is presumed.

Full Narrative

On an unknown date, time and location, a Cessna 172M, N4395R, registered to and operated by Hill Flying Club, was substantially damaged during an unknown flight operation. The weather is unknown at the time of the accident, and it is unknown if a flight plan was filed. The pilot, and if passengers were on board at the time is unknown. It is presumed that there were no injuries. On July 1, 1997, a flying club official reported to the National Transportation Safety Board, Northwest Regional Office, that during annual inspection, the mechanic found that the firewall was structurally damaged. The last annual was performed in June of 1996. The official stated that he does not know when, where, or who damaged the aircraft. There are approximately 60 members in the flying club. July 1, 1997, is listed in this report as the accident date for computer entry purposes only.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN4395R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightNr
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data