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June 10, 2015 · Cessna 172S S · N740SP
Galesburg, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Galesburg, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172S S (2000)
Tail Number
N740SP
Operator
Jet Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA161
During a 50 hour maintenance inspection, an airframe and power plant mechanic discovered that the airplane's firewall was substantially damaged. The operator was not able to determine when the accident flight occurred or the pilot responsible. The airplane's last maintenance inspection occurred about three months prior to the discovery. Numerous pilots flew the airplane during that period, none of which reported an event that would result in damage to the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Firewall damage reported by maintenance personnel that occurred during an unknown phase of flight, because the accident flight and pilot could not be determined.
Full Narrative
During a 50 hour maintenance inspection, an airframe and power plant mechanic discovered that the airplane's firewall was substantially damaged. The operator was not able to determine when the accident flight occurred or the pilot responsible. The airplane's last maintenance inspection occurred about three months prior to the discovery. Numerous pilots flew the airplane during that period, none of which reported an event that would result in damage to the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S S
Tail NumberN740SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJet Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightNr
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0