# NTSB CHI83LA273: Cessna 172, N8430E, Fraser, MI, June 18, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 18, 1983, 17:49 local (21:49 UTC)
- Place: Fraser, MI
- Location: 42.5377° N, 82.9467° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Fraser, MI, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5377&lon=-82.9467&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12225
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI83LA273
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12225/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA273

## 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,spark plug - worn (cause)
  - maintenance - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

THE ENG LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF & THE ACFT STRUCK TREES AS THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO THE APRT. THE CENTER ELECTRODES OF THE SPARK PLUGS WERE WORN & COVERED WITH CARBON. NONE OF THE PLUGS WOULD FIRE ABOVE 55 PSI WHEN PUT IN A CHAMPION FIRE TESTOR. ALSO, NONE OF THE PLUGS PASSED THE CHAMPION MASSIVE ELECTRODE WEAR GAUGE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N8430E (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17272199
- Airframe hours: 917
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Walter F. Maciasz
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 20, 1982, 128 hours before
- Airport: D13, Mckinley, runway 36, 2,550 × 150 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 272 total, 233 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 70° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 57 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DET, 10 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 19830618026219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830618026219A), Jun 18, 1983: Cessna 172N, Fraser, MI, Destroyed. Engine quit on takeoff. Crashed off end of runway. No fuel in lines or carburetor. Spark plugs not airworthy.

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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