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May 17, 1985 · Cessna 172M · N13403
Couer D'Alene, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Couer D'Alene, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N13403
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA85LA117
THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER CARB HEAT WAS APPLIED & THE THROTTLE WAS RETARDED ON BASE LEG. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING ON FRESHLY PLOWED GROUND SHORT OF THE RWY. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING AN OPERATIONAL CHECK AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER CARB HEAT WAS APPLIED & THE THROTTLE WAS RETARDED ON BASE LEG. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING ON FRESHLY PLOWED GROUND SHORT OF THE RWY. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING AN OPERATIONAL CHECK AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 PDT
Nearest AirportCoeur D'Alene Air Term. (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width74 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN13403
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-325-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:18
Weather SourceWFAC