SERS · CESSNA 172P · 1991-09-11 · HESPERIA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA389
Event ID
20001212X18119
Type
Accident
Date
1991-09-11
Location
HESPERIA, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.359664, -117.319671
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172P
Registration
N97564
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE DUE TO THE OPERATOR'S NON COMPLIANCE WITH A MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE ENGINE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A SAFE LANDING.