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| Date: | Sunday 13 May 1984 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 170 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2539V |
| MSN: | 18043 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2878 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Victoria, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE ON A LONG FINAL APPROACH POWER WAS REDUCED FOR DESCENT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE THROTTLE WAS APPLIED BUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED 100 YARDS SHORT OF RWY 17. THE PILOT STATED AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT HE ATTRIBUTES THE LACK OF ENGINE RESPONSE TO CARBURETOR ICE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW84LA232
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 06:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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