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August 25, 1983 · Cessna 172N · N192AR
La Porte, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Porte, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N192AR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA393
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT REPORTED HE WAS CRUISING AT 300 FT AGL ON A PIPELINE PATROL WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING AND COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THE CARBURETOR VENTURI LODGED IN THE# 2 CYLINDER INTAKE PORT.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT REPORTED HE WAS CRUISING AT 300 FT AGL ON A PIPELINE PATROL WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING AND COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THE CARBURETOR VENTURI LODGED IN THE# 2 CYLINDER INTAKE PORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLAPORTE (3nm NNW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN192AR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 30 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO