SERS · Cessna 172K · 2002-05-24 · Lake Thomas A., CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA172
Event ID
20020530X00781
Type
Accident
Date
2002-05-24
Location
Lake Thomas A., CA, USA
Coordinates
36.116413, -119.680976
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172K
Registration
N79944
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
a partial loss of engine power due to the partial malfunction of the left magneto and leakage of the ignition leads for that magneto, due to inadequate maintenance inspections. Factors in the accident include the high density altitude, the maintenance personnel's failure to accomplish a service bulletin, and the effects of the pilot's manipulation of the mixture and carburetor heat controls.