Cessna R172K II N1209V

Summary

On 15 July 2006 at about 18:10 local time, a Cessna R172K II registered N1209V was involved in an accident near Hagatna, United States. 3 people were on board and 3 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

15 July 2006 at 18:10

Classification

Accident

Location

Hagatna, United States

Nearest airport

Guam International (GUM)

Coordinates

13.4833, 144.8000

Aircraft

Cessna R172K II

Registration

N1209V

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Other Work Use

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Hagatna → Hatagna

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX06LA232

3 people had minor injuries.

The failure of the number four connecting rod during takeoff-initial climb.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The airplane was climbing through 1,500 feet when the engine began to run rough. The pilot tried to smooth it out using the mixture; however, its condition worsened, and it stopped producing power altogether. The pilot could not glide to shore, and he ditched in a nearby bay. Examination of the engine revealed a hole in the top of the case at the number four cylinder. The number four connecting rod fractured and separated. After being in the salt water, the engine had corroded and could not be further disassembled. Moreover, the corrosion obscured the connecting rod fracture faces. Review of the maintenance records found that the engine had flown 1,500 hours past the manufacturer's recommended time between overhaul.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.