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April 28, 1992 · Cessna 172RG · N5282V
Elbert, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elbert, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N5282V
Operator
Aspen Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN92LA047
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AFTER BEING AIRBORNE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. A FORCED LANDING WAS CONDUCTED TO TERRAIN WHICH WAS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. DURING LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT LEFT ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT LEFT ACCESSORY GEAR WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS: LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AFTER BEING AIRBORNE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. A FORCED LANDING WAS CONDUCTED TO TERRAIN WHICH WAS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. DURING LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT LEFT ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN5282V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAspen Air
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 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 12 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT