Incident at Tribune 1/2 mile East, Saskatchewan
Summary
1996-10-28: A Regina Flying Club Cessna 172 N aircraft, C-GYVV, was being used to conduct wildlife survey flights. The aircraft was at a low altitude, when the engine began running roughly. The engine revolutions per minute dropped to about 1500 RPM although the engine continued to run. The pilot applied carburettor heat, but the engine performance did not improve. The pilot selected a field and conducted a successful precautionary landing. There was no damage to the aircraft nor were there injuries to occupants.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996C0448 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | Transportation Safety Board of Canada |
| Occurred At | 1996-10-19 - 09:50 |
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| Fatalities | 0 |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Saskatchewan, Canada, North America, Prairie and Northern Region, Tribune 1/2 mile East, Saskatchewan |
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| Reported By | Transportation Safety Board of Canada |
| Categories | System/component failure or malfunction [powerplant] |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GYVV | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | REGINA FLYING CLUB (1944) |
| Operator | Commercial |
| Make |
CESSNA |
| Model |
172N |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
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| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Phase of Flight | Cruise |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Engine - malfunction |