Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172R near Huntingdon, TN — 2017-12-02

Final reportANC18LA013
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Date
2017-12-02
Location
Huntingdon, TN, USA
Airport
HZD
Aircraft
CESSNA 172R
Registration
N9730F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff and during the initial climb, about midfield of the departure runway, the engine lost total power. Unable to land on the remaining runway, he executed a 90° left turn and selected a grass field as an off-airport landing site. During the forced landing, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. A postaccident examination and engine test run revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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