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February 9, 1992 · Cessna 172 · N8242B
Delta, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delta, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8242B
Operator
Ron J Shreeves
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN92LA032
WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT WAS DESCENDING FROM 7,500 FEET MSL TO 6,000 WHEN A POWER LOSS OCCURRED. EXECUTION OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN REGAINING POWER AND THE PILOT CONDUCTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SOFT STUBBLE FIELD. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR FAILED AND THE PROPELLER AND WINGS WERE DAMAGED BY GROUND CONTACT.
NTSB Probable Cause
A COMPLETE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS: UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY LANDING.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT WAS DESCENDING FROM 7,500 FEET MSL TO 6,000 WHEN A POWER LOSS OCCURRED. EXECUTION OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN REGAINING POWER AND THE PILOT CONDUCTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SOFT STUBBLE FIELD. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE NOSE GEAR FAILED AND THE PROPELLER AND WINGS WERE DAMAGED BY GROUND CONTACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8242B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRon J Shreeves
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC