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April 28, 2019 · Cessna 172 S · N106ED
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2019
Location
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2000)
Tail Number
N106ED
Operator
Edwards Aero Club
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA282
A member of the flight club reported that they noticed that the parked airplane's propeller was damaged. The airplane had been flown by numerous member pilots before the damage was found; however, they reported that they had no knowledge of the damage or when it occurred. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
An undetermined event, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Full Narrative
A member of the flight club reported that they noticed propeller damage to the parked airplane. The airplane was flown by numerous member pilots prior to the damage being found, however, none of them claimed responsibility for the damage. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The flight club representative did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN106ED
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdwards Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 SER A&C · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightNr
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0