# NTSB FTW82DA375: Cessna 172N, N73922, Katy, TX, September 11, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 10, 1982, 19:45 local (Sep 11, 1982, 00:45 UTC)
- Place: Katy, TX
- Coordinates: 29.769577, -95.509101 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7696&lon=-95.5091&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 10, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71234
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA375
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71234/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA375

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, approach
  - emergency procedure - simulated, pilot in command(cfi)
  - precautionary landing - simulated, dual student
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, dual student (cause)
  - supervision - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - wet (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING A BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW, THE PILOT/OWNER BEGAN A SIMULATED EMERGENCY LANDING. REPORTEDLY, THE ENGINE WAS NOT CLEARED DURING A LONG POWER-OFF DESCENT FROM 900 FT. WHEN IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE FIELD WOULD NOT BE REACHED, THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND OPENED THE THOTTLE. THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO FULL THROTTLE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY IN SOFT, WET, ROUGH TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE NOSED OVER. NO MECHANICAL ENGINE DISCREPANCIES WERE REPORTED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N73922](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73922), registered now, S/N 17267746, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17267746
- Airframe hours: 833
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Robinson, James T.
- Registered owner: Robinson, James T.
- Departed: HOUSTON, TX
- Destination: HOUSTON, TX
- Airport: 56T, Cardiff Brothers, runway 35, 3,000 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 278 total, 241 in this make and model, 222 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 50° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 183 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 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 19820911045369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820911045369A), Sep 11, 1982: Cessna 172N, Katy, TX, Substantial damage. Landed short and nosed over when engine failed to respond during a simulated forced landing. Failed to clear engine

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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