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August 25, 1983 · Cessna 172D · N2665U
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172D
Tail Number
N2665U
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA399
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENG LOST POWER & HE HAD TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING ON DESERT TERRAIN. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RWY NEAR THE CORONADO ARPT & THE PLT RECEIVED HEAD INJURIES. THE REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED. HOWEVER, THE TEMP & DEW POINT WERE 79 & 53 DEG, RESPECTIVELY, WHICH WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICE.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENG LOST POWER & HE HAD TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING ON DESERT TERRAIN. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RWY NEAR THE CORONADO ARPT & THE PLT RECEIVED HEAD INJURIES. THE REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED. HOWEVER, THE TEMP & DEW POINT WERE 79 & 53 DEG, RESPECTIVELY, WHICH WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARB ICE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportCORONADO (1nm SE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172D
Tail NumberN2665U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT