On April 9, 1987, a Cessna 172N (registration N6328D) operated by Savco Flying was involved in an aviation accident near Big Pine Key, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine running rough during cruise flight, which led to an emergency road landing and subsequent collision with street signs, with no pre-impact mechanical failure found. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced engine roughness during cruise flight, forcing the pilot to execute an emergency landing on a road where both wings struck street signs.
During cruise flight, the pilot reported that the engine began to run roughly. Despite attempting to resolve the mechanical issue without success, the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude. Consequently, the pilot elected to land the aircraft on a nearby road. While taxiing after the landing, both wings collided with street signs.
A post-crash examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of pre-impact failure or malfunction.
The engine running rough during cruise flight, which led to an emergency road landing and subsequent collision with street signs, with no pre-impact mechanical failure found.