Accident · 2012-01-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-01-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172P (N54872)
- Operating rule
- PUBU
- Operator
- CIVIL AIR PATROL Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- CIVIL AIR PATROL, INC.
Probable cause
Failure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB case CEN12TA122Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 22 | Class 2 (2011-11-10) | 108 total · 83 in this make/model · 66 as PIC · 39 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.