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February 4, 1992 · Cessna 172RG · N9754B
Waco, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waco, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N9754B
Operator
Stimson Clinton S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA066
THE AIRPLANE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED DURING THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. THE WEATHER WAS INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH LOW CEILINGS, DRIZZLE, AND FOG. THE PILOT LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR WHICH DID NOT FULLY EXTEND. THE GEAR COLLAPSED UPON TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY. THE FAA REPORTED FINDING A ELECTRICALLY SHORTED ALTERNATOR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FULLY EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BY THE ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENTION SYSTEM. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT, LOW CEILING, FOG, DRIZZLE AND FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED DURING THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. THE WEATHER WAS INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH LOW CEILINGS, DRIZZLE, AND FOG. THE PILOT LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR WHICH DID NOT FULLY EXTEND. THE GEAR COLLAPSED UPON TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY. THE FAA REPORTED FINDING A ELECTRICALLY SHORTED ALTERNATOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 CST
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length6597 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9754B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStimson Clinton S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind70° @ 13 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT