MINR · CESSNA 172F · 1995-07-22 · WYANDOTTE, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI95LA230
Event ID
20001207X03903
Type
Accident
Date
1995-07-22
Location
WYANDOTTE, IN, USA
Coordinates
38.209739, -86.119438
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172F
Registration
N8599U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the number three intake valve became stuck (seized), which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.