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September 26, 1991 · Cessna 172N · N9403E
Chiloquin, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chiloquin, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N9403E
Operator
Leslie E Jantzer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA253
THE ACFT ENGINE LOST PWR IN CRUISE FLT. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING AND THE ACFT IMPACTED ROUGH TERRAIN DURING LANDING GRD ROLL. INSP OF THE ACFT REVEALED THE IGN POINTS WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE MAG WOULD NOT PRODUCE SPARK. BOTH MAG POINT CAM FOLLOWERS WERE WORN EXCESSIVELY FROM LACK OF LUBRICATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.
Full Narrative
THE ACFT ENGINE LOST PWR IN CRUISE FLT. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING AND THE ACFT IMPACTED ROUGH TERRAIN DURING LANDING GRD ROLL. INSP OF THE ACFT REVEALED THE IGN POINTS WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE MAG WOULD NOT PRODUCE SPARK. BOTH MAG POINT CAM FOLLOWERS WERE WORN EXCESSIVELY FROM LACK OF LUBRICATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN9403E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeslie E Jantzer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC