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July 20, 1984 · Cessna 172N · N5001E
Wikieup, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Wikieup, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N5001E
Operator
Martin Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA406
THE ACFT WAS SERVICED WITH A FULL LOAD OF FUEL BEFORE THE PLT TOOK OFF. ABOUT 1 HR AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER AS THE THROTTLE WAS ADVANCED TO CLIMB OVER A MTN RIDGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON ROUGH TERRAIN. NO REASON WAS FND FOR THE LOSS OF POWER.
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THE ACFT WAS SERVICED WITH A FULL LOAD OF FUEL BEFORE THE PLT TOOK OFF. ABOUT 1 HR AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER AS THE THROTTLE WAS ADVANCED TO CLIMB OVER A MTN RIDGE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON ROUGH TERRAIN. NO REASON WAS FND FOR THE LOSS OF POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN5001E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMartin Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC