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March 22, 2010 · Cessna R172E · N7871N
Alamogordo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 2010
Location
Alamogordo, NM
Aircraft
Cessna R172E
Tail Number
N7871N
Operator
United States Air Force-Owner
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA267
Damage to the airplane's firewall was discovered during a 100-hour inspection. The airplane belongs to an aero club and was rented by several pilots prior to the damage being discovered; consequently, the operator could not determine when the airplane was damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C
Full Narrative
Damage to the airplane's firewall was discovered during a 100-hour inspection. The airplane belongs to an aero club and was rented by several pilots prior to the damage being discovered; consequently, the operator could not determine when the airplane was damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest AirportHolloman Air Force Base (0nm)
Runway22
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R172E
Tail NumberN7871N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnited States Air Force-Owner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Crew 1Age 0 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0