MINR · Cessna 172N · 2001-09-01 · Sheldon, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI01LA303
Event ID
20010907X01893
Type
Accident
Date
2001-09-01
Location
Sheldon, IA, USA
Coordinates
43.170478, -95.840438
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172N
Registration
N5593E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the in-flight planning/decision and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the ingested exhaust valve and lack of experience of the pilot.