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December 27, 1992 · Cessna 172E · N3196F
Ramah, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ramah, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172E
Tail Number
N3196F
Operator
Peterson Afb Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA018
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ON A LOCAL AREA PERSONAL FLIGHT, THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD. A FORCED LANDING WAS CONDUCTED TO ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING ROLL.
NTSB Probable Cause
A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR WAS: A FORCED LANDING ONTO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ON A LOCAL AREA PERSONAL FLIGHT, THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD. A FORCED LANDING WAS CONDUCTED TO ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172E
Tail NumberN3196F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeterson Afb Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC