ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285654
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| Date: | Sunday 24 August 2008 |
| Time: | 14:06 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N3901R |
| MSN: | 172-55401 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4623 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pullman, Michigan -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Michigan City Airport, IN (MGC/KMGC) |
| Michigan City Airport, IN (MGC/KMGC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the purpose of the local flight was to put approximately two hours flight time on the engine after some recent maintenance work. The pilot indicated that takeoff and initial climb were normal. After about 50 minutes of flight, the engine hesitated and began to lose power. The pilot noted an initial drop in engine speed of 200 revolutions per minute (rpm). He established a course toward an intermediate airport approximately 6 miles from his present position. His efforts to restore full engine power were not successful, and the engine ultimately lost all power. He executed a forced landing to a corn field, substantially damaging the airplane. A post-accident examination did not reveal any reason for the loss of power.
Probable Cause: A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI08CA264
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 12:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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