MINR · CESSNA R172K · 1989-01-05 · MARGATE, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA89LA061
Event ID
20001213X27622
Type
Accident
Date
1989-01-05
Location
MARGATE, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.249557, -80.209327
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Registration
N736BX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NBRT
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN OIL PUMP DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT(S), WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.