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ELBERT, Colorado

April 28, 1992 · NTSB DEN92LA047 · CESSNA 172RG (N5282V)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT LEFT ACCESSORY GEAR WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS: LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN92LA047
AircraftCESSNA 172RG
RegistrationN5282V
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.2193, -104.5290
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