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July 14, 1993 · Cessna 172XP · N736TJ
Allen, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Allen, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172XP
Tail Number
N736TJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA078
THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND IN A WOODED AREA DURING MORNING HOURS. IT HAD REPORTEDLY BEEN STOLEN THE PREVIOUS EVENING FROM A PRIVATE AIRPORT. THE TIME OF THE ALLEGED THEFT, NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD, AND INJURIES TO THE PERSON(S) IS UNKNOWN. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT PROVIDED INFORMATION THAT NO FUEL WAS ABOARD AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF SYSTEM OR AIRCRAFT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE INJURY SUMMARY ABOVE IS PRESUMED.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On July 15, 1993, at approximately 0855 central daylight time, a Cessna 172XP, N736TJ, was found in a wooded area near Allen, Texas. The aircraft owner stated that the aircraft was stolen sometime during the evening of July 14, 1993, and sustained substantial damage. The number of persons on board, identities, and injuries, if any, are unknown. The aircraft was based at Dallas Air Park, (F69), and reportedly had departed from that facility. Examination of the aircraft produced no evidence of structural or system failure or malfunction; however, no fuel was found in the aircraft and fuel system integrity was not compromised. Evidence that the occupant(s) had unsuccessfully attempted to set the aircraft on fire was present. (Reference the narrative section of NTSB Form 6120.1/2, Pilot/Operator Report).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172XP
Tail NumberN736TJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-K · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0