Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA19CA282

Edwards Air Force Base, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N106ED

Cessna 172

Analysis

A member of the flight club reported that they noticed that the parked airplane's propeller was damaged. The airplane had been flown by numerous member pilots before the damage was found; however, they reported that they had no knowledge of the damage or when it occurred. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage.

Factual Information

A member of the flight club reported that they noticed propeller damage to the parked airplane. The airplane was flown by numerous member pilots prior to the damage being found, however, none of them claimed responsibility for the damage. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The flight club representative did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Probable Cause and Findings

An undetermined event, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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