MINR · CESSNA 172N · 1989-06-18 · NIAGARA FALLS, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC89LA150
Event ID
20001213X28658
Type
Accident
Date
1989-06-18
Location
NIAGARA FALLS, NY, USA
Coordinates
43.089504, -79.050331
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N52HR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE DRAIN BECAUSE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG.