Cessna 172H accident near Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon, November 1, 1993
On November 1, 1993 at about 8:25 pm local time, a Cessna 172H, registered N6629H, was substantially damaged in an accident near Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon (Mckenzie Bridge State airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 1, 1993 · about 8:25 pm local time
- Place
- Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon · Mckenzie Bridge State · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172H · all 172Hs on the register
- Registration
- N6629H · no longer on the register · serial 17265516
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
BECAUSE HE CAME IN HIGH AND FAST, THE PILOT EXECUTED A GO-AROUND NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE 2,600 FOOT LONG REMOTE AIRSTRIP. DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND THE ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE FULL POWER, AND THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO CLIMB ABOVE THE TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
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: 182 hours in all; 16 in this make and model; 4 in the last 90 days; 4 in the last 30 days; 54 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, October 31, 1993; 35 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,600 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 77S Creswell OR at 7:50 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0, 2,600 ft by 125 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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