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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MD · September 16, 1992

Date: September 16, 1992 · 20:24 local
Place: Havre De Grace, MD
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N7396E
NTSB investigation: NTSBBFO92LA142
Reported as: Cessna 172N
Reported engine: Lycoming O320H2AD
People aboard: 3
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 103 total100 in this make and model14 in the last 90 days

N7396ERegistration cancelled Jul 19, 1996 · Cessna 172NS/N 17272105 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.

Lost RPM and rough engine. Pulled on carburetor head slightly. Powered up then quit. Failed to use full carb heat.

As the FAA filed it

LOST RPM AND ROUGH ENGINE. PULLED ON CARBURETOR HEAD SLIGHTLY. POWERED UP THEN QUIT. FAILED TO USE FULL CARB HEAT.

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 BFO92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHavre De Grace, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was…Sep 17, 1992 · Substantial damage