Cessna 172 accident near Cuba, Missouri, July 6, 1984
On July 6, 1984 at about 4:10 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered N21249, was substantially damaged in an accident near Cuba, Missouri (Cuta Muni airport). It was a ferry flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 6, 1984 · about 4:10 pm local time
- Place
- Cuba, Missouri · Cuta Muni · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- N21249 · registry record · serial 17263916
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Ferry flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT HAD BEEN PARKED OUTDOORS AND NOT FLOWN FOR SIX MONTHS AND ACCORDING TO WITNESSES THE PLT DID NOTHING EXCEPT ADD 10 GALLONS OF FUEL TO THE ACFT TANKS. THE ACFT ENGINE QUIT WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 100 FT AGL. A FAA INSPECTOR FOUND WATER IN THE FUEL TANKS AND SYSTEM. THE ACFT WAS OUT OF DATE ON AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE PLT DID NOT OBTAIN A FERRY PERMIT.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 1,275 hours in all; 1,150 in this make and model; 1,080 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 924 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, June 9, 1982; 14 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,300 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: UBX Cuba MO at 4:05 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 5,000 ft
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 4:50 pm from VIH
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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