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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172P · Charleston, WV · January 15, 1991

Date: January 15, 1991 · 10:49 local
Place: Charleston, WV
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Operator: BYUA
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N62960
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC91LA059
Reported as: Cessna 172P
Reported engine: Lycoming O320D2J
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0

N62960Registered now · Cessna 172PS/N 17275368 · Built 1981 Airframe modelCessna 172P Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Lost power local flight. Nosed over landing in soft field. Accessory gear dowel pin sheared. Service b not complied

As the FAA filed it

LOST POWER LOCAL FLIGHT. NOSED OVER LANDING IN SOFT FIELD. ACCESSORY GEAR DOWEL PIN SHEARED. SERVICE B NOT COMPLIED

NTSB investigation

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NTSB NYC91LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharleston, WVTotal loss of engine power in cruise flight due to failure of the accessory drive gear dowel pin resulting in a forced landing over unsuitable terrain and subsequent nose over on landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the improper procedure used…Jan 15, 1991 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N62960 · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 20070516010919ALevel Off Touchdown · Harrah, OK(-23) On the first landing attempt, the pilot landed left of the center of the runway. Almost immediately on landing, the aircraft's left wing was in contact with vegetation growing on the side of the runway. The aircraft continued veering to the left,…May 16, 2007 · Substantial damage Incident 19860502024999IForced/Precautionary Landing · Charleston, WVVibration and loss of power on takeoff. Landed on remaining runway. Exhaust valve stuck.May 2, 1986 · Minor damage