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November 5, 1987 · Cessna 172 · N9538L
Stamford, CT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stamford, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N9538L
Operator
Panaroma Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA031
THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD JUST REACHED THE TOP OF A CLIMB AT 2500 FT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE ON A GOLF COURSE. DURING THE LANDING, THE WINGS STRUCK TREES AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED. THE GOLF COURSE HAD NUMEROUS TREES AND THE TERRAIN WAS NOT LEVEL. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED THE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR THE NUMBER 1 EXHAUST VALVE HAD FAILED.
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THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD JUST REACHED THE TOP OF A CLIMB AT 2500 FT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE ON A GOLF COURSE. DURING THE LANDING, THE WINGS STRUCK TREES AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED. THE GOLF COURSE HAD NUMEROUS TREES AND THE TERRAIN WAS NOT LEVEL. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED THE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR THE NUMBER 1 EXHAUST VALVE HAD FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:35 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN9538L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPanaroma Flight Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourcePILO