NONE · CESSNA 172N · 1993-04-23 · NEEDLES, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93LA183
Event ID
20001211X12176
Type
Accident
Date
1993-04-23
Location
NEEDLES, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.779815, -114.590309
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N6292D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the magneto in the ignition system. The magneto failure resulted from the operator's lack of voluntary compliance with the manufacturers suggested overhaul cycle.