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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172N · Meadville, PA · April 27, 1991

Date: April 27, 1991 · 11:00 local
Place: Meadville, PA
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N739EC
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC91LA121
Reported as: Cessna 172N
Reported engine: Lycoming O320H2AD
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 31 total23 in this make and model31 in the last 90 days

N739ECRegistration cancelled Oct 27, 1992 · Cessna 172NS/N 17270476 Airframe modelCessna 172N

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Engine quit. Nosed over landing. Conditions good for carb icing.

As the FAA filed it

ENGINE QUIT. NOSED OVER LANDING. CONDITIONS GOOD FOR CARB ICING.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB NYC91LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeadville, PAThe improper use of carburetor heat control by the pilot, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and the subsequent emergency forced landing in rough terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience of the student pilot.Apr 27, 1991 · Substantial damage