# NTSB ATL86LA122: Cessna 172E, N3960S, Clyde, OH, May 3, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 3, 1986, 13:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Clyde, OH
- Coordinates: 41.299919, -82.970222 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.2999&lon=-82.9702&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7096
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA122
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7096/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA122

## 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, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - ignition system,magneto - failure,total (cause)
  - nacelle/pylon - blocked(partial) (contributing factor)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - ignition system,ignition lead - improper (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,nose gear - overload

## Analysis

THE ACFT WAS APPROACHING A GRASS AIRSTRIP WHEN THE ENG QUIT.A LANDING SHORT OF THE RWY IN A WHEAT FIELD RESULTED IN A COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR. EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED A BIRDS NEST INSIDE THE ENG COWLING, A DEAD MAGNETO, REVERSED 'P' LEADS, AND ONE SHORTED SPARKPLUG. A FUEL SAMPLE DID NOT HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF AVIATION FUEL. THE ACFT DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT ANNUAL INSPECTION RECORDED IN THE LOG BOOK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3960S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3960S-2022-09-03), registration cancelled 2022-09-03, S/N 17251160 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172E
- Registry model: [Cessna 172E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172e) (registry code 2072412) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-300 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series) (registry code 17022, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 172-51160
- Airframe hours: 173
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-300 145 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Floyd G. Kemp
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Unknown, March 24, 1985
- Departed: GQQ, GALION, OH
- Destination: GREEN SPRINGS, OH
- Airport: 820, Weiker Field

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,500 total, 30 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 350° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 48 °F, dew point 25 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FDY, 30 nm away

## 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 19860503070549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860503070549A), May 3, 1986: Cessna 172E, Green Springs, OH, Substantial damage. Engine failed in pattern. Magneto failed, plug fouled. No registration. No annual inspection. Fuel was not avgas.

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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