# NTSB NYC87LA143: Cessna 172, N79041, Block Island, RI, June 28, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 28, 1987, 13:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Block Island, RI
- Location: 41.1821° N, 71.5828° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs from NTSB’s distance and direction from BLOCK ISLAND STATE (BID), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.1821&lon=-71.5828&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report March 31, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30644
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC87LA143
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30644/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA143

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (cause)
  - fuel tank selector position - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CRASHED INTO AN AREA OF BRUSH ON LEVEL TERRAIN ABOUT 1/2 MI OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THE OPERATOR RPRTD THAT IN A CONVERSATION WITH THE PLT, THE PLT INDICATED THAT HE HAD TAKEN OFF WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR IN THE 'OFF' POSITION. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACDNT RPRT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N79041](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N79041-2012-10-22), registration cancelled 2012-10-22, S/N 17257836, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172k) (registry code 2072430) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17257836
- Airframe hours: 8500
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A1A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Positioning, Part 91
- Registered owner: New England Airlines
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: AAIP, June 28, 1987
- Destination: WST, WESTERLY, RI
- Airport: BID, Block Island State, runway 28, 2,500 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,650 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 59 °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 19870628027549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870628027549A), Jun 28, 1987: Cessna 172K, Block Island, RI, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Crashed into brush off end runway. Pilot took off with fuel selector in off position.

## Other investigations on N79041 (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 NYC78FNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA03), Nov 13, 1977: Cessna 172 (N79041), Providence, RI, 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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