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March 22, 1991 · Cessna 172 · N5241D
Hagerstown, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hagerstown, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5241D
Operator
Clark Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO91LA033
THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE WHEN THE ENGINE POWER DECREASED TO 1500 RPM. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE SO HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, WHERE THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE. THE EXAMINATION REVEALED THE CAMSHAFT LOBES WERE SEVERELY WORNED.
NTSB Probable Cause
WORN CAMSHAFT LOBES WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE WHEN THE ENGINE POWER DECREASED TO 1500 RPM. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE SO HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, WHERE THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE. THE EXAMINATION REVEALED THE CAMSHAFT LOBES WERE SEVERELY WORNED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5241D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClark Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsUnknown · UNKNOWN · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility1 sm
Ceiling300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:24
Weather SourceWFAC