CESSNA 172S
Phoenix, AZ, July 26, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.30778, -111.65528 |
| Airport | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport |
| Highest Injury | - |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA348 |
| Event ID | 20130730X72256 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N635ND |
| Operator | The UND Aerospace Foundation |
| Owner | The UND Aerospace Foundation |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A substantially damaged firewall that occurred during an unknown phase of flight for reasons that could not be determined.
Full Narrative
During a preflight inspection, a certified flight instructor discovered that the airplane’s firewall was substantially damaged. The operator reported that the damage occurred during an unknown flight operation.
The airplane's last maintenance inspection occurred about a month prior to the discovery, equating to about 52 flight hours. Numerous pilots flew the airplane during that duration, none of which reported an event that would result in damage to the airplane.
A determination as to the cause of the accident could not be made.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.