# NTSB MKC74DCQ14: Cessna 172, N3734F, Inman, KS, September 10, 1973

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: September 10, 1973
- Place: Inman, KS · INMAN, KS
- Location: 38.2324° N, 97.7722° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Inman, KS, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.2324&lon=-97.7722&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 15, 1973
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 188594
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC74DCQ14
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCQ14

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2670  73/9/10    INMAN,KANS          CESSNA 172          CR-  0  0  2  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 33, 1136
        TIME - 0915                    N3734F              PX-  0  0  0  POWER/PIPELINE            TOTAL HOURS, 823 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          LYONS,KANS                  LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           STALL: MUSH                                              TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
           MISCELLANEOUS - EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION
        FACTOR(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
                                  SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
        REMARKS- LNDD ON COUNTRY RD DUE LOOSE OIL CAP.AFTR TKOF UN CLR WIRES.TURNED L,TAIL DRAGGED IN MAIZE,SETTLED
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3734F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3734F-2012-09-20), registration cancelled 2012-09-20, S/N 17255229, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172h) (registry code 2072424) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-300 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series) (registry code 17022, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## 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 19730910029159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730910029159A), Sep 10, 1973: Cessna 172H, Inman, KS, Substantial damage. Lndd on country rd due loose oil cap. Aftr tkof un clr wires. Turned l,tail dragged in maize,settled

## Other investigations on N3734F (1)

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 SEA94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA043), Dec 31, 1993: Cessna 172H (N3734F), Cheyenne, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH WINDS, GUSTS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE OPERATING IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS.

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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