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May 3, 1985 · Cessna R172K · N758AE
Pembroke Pines, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Pembroke Pines, FL
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N758AE
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA163
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 10 MI WEST OF THE ARPT. WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES & CRASHED ONTO A CANAL BANK. DURING AN EXAM OF THE ACFT, ENG CONTINUITY WAS ESTABLISHED, ALL ACCESSORIES TURNED ACCORDINGLY & THE MAGNETOS HAD SUFFICIENT SPARK. HOWEVER, NO USABLE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE TANKS.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 10 MI WEST OF THE ARPT. WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES & CRASHED ONTO A CANAL BANK. DURING AN EXAM OF THE ACFT, ENG CONTINUITY WAS ESTABLISHED, ALL ACCESSORIES TURNED ACCORDINGLY & THE MAGNETOS HAD SUFFICIENT SPARK. HOWEVER, NO USABLE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE TANKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN758AE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-K · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind250°
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:47
Weather SourceWFAC