2 fatal · Cessna 172N · 2001-12-25 · SAN CLEMENTE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA056
Event ID
20020103X00014
Type
Accident
Date
2001-12-25
Location
SAN CLEMENTE, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.342224, -117.527221
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172N
Registration
N738BC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
a loss of engine power due to a loss of magneto to engine timing resulting from stress corrosion crack induced fracture, and separation of the magneto impulse coupling spring.