NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N53172 and the event date: after November 29, 1955, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ATL97LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZellwood, FLfailure of mechanics to adequately torque the crankcase through-bolts following a top overhaul, which subsequently resulted in a crankshaft failure. Soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB MIA85LKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCamilla, GAThe plt stated that during a swath run at an alt of aprx 5 ft AGL, a sudden loss of pwr occurred. The acft was damaged when it settled and contacted the terrain. Post accident inspection and a test run of the eng failed to reveal any mechanical…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N53172 and the event date: after November 29, 1955, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19970922027939AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Zellwood, FLLost power during a spray run turn around. Hit ditch landing. Found broken crankshaft. Recent top overhaul. (.4)according to the pilot, a loss of engine power occurred, while he was applying insecticide to a farm. A force landing was made in a plowed field.…Accident 19850815039339ALow Level Operations · Camilla, GAFuel tank unported during a skidding turn while spraying a circular field. Engine quit, aircraft impacted ground.
Other aircraft with N53172 · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N53172 now.