# NTSB ATL86FLT03: Cessna 172I, N35469, Millington, TN, November 3, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: November 3, 1985, 14:30 local (20:30 UTC)
- Place: Millington, TN
- Coordinates: 35.330856, -89.879478 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.3309&lon=-89.8795&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 3 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7001
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86FLT03
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7001/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLT03

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - ignition system,magneto - disconnected (cause)
  - maintenance,inspection - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - landing gear,nose gear - overload (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT COLLAPED THE NOSE LNDG BEAR DURING A FORCED LNDG AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED DURING TAKEOFF.  DURING POST ACE ENG EXAM THE WIRES DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAGNETO SWITCH.  THE WIRES WERE RESTING ON THE 'P' LEADS.  THE FASTENING SCREW FOUND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CANVAS BAG THAT PROTECTS THE MAG SWITCH.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N35469](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35469), registered now, S/N 17256786, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172I
- Registry model: [Cessna 172I](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172i) (registry code 2072426) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17256786
- Airframe hours: 4809
- Engines: Avco Lycoming 320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Teddy Friend
- Registered owner: Partners In Aviation
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 2, 1985, 15 hours before
- Airport: Private Strip

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown; seat: left; flight hours: 351 total, 100 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 0° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 64 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19851103055699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851103055699A), Nov 3, 1985: Cessna 172I, Millington, TN, Substantial damage. Engine quit after liftoff. Landed in pasture. Mag switch wires disconnected from terminal, ground wire unconnected.

## Other investigations on N35469 (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA74DKQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKQ15), Mar 17, 1974: Cessna 172 (N35469), Gunnison, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKW42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKW42), Mar 27, 1971: Cessna 172 (N35469), New Tazewell, TN, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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