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June 29, 1993 · Cessna 172G · N3987L

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172G
Tail Number
N3987L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA198

DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT THE PILOT LOST ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HEARD THE STALL WARNING HORN AS HE APPROACHED THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FOLLOWING A LOSS OF CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED VERTICALLY TO GROUND IMPACT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND THE INADVERTENT STALL.

Full Narrative

On June 28, 1993, at approximately 2100 central daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N3987L, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot, also the owner, and his passenger were not injured. Weather for the flight was visual meteorological conditions. During an interview with the pilot, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, he stated that he was at cruise flight when the engine began to run rough. He immediately looked for an airport; however, the engine lost complete power. The forced landing was made to the only available area, which the FAA inspector stated was unsuitable. The pilot reported that at approximately thirty feet above ground level the stall warning horn sounded and the airplane descended vertically to ground impact. An inspection of the airplane at the accident site failed to reveal any anomalies that could have caused the loss of power. The fuel cells were examined and they both contained fuel. The airplane was released to the owner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172G
Tail NumberN3987L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data