ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344712
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| Date: | Thursday 24 March 2022 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N733KP |
| MSN: | 17268354 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Springtown, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Bridgeport Municipal Airport, TX (KXBP) |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport,TX (FTW/KFTW) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The flight instructor and student pilot were conducting an instructional flight. The instructor stated that, about 7 minutes after departure and while the airplane was in level flight at 3,500 ft mean sea level, the engine sputtered and the airplane was unable to maintain altitude. The instructor assumed control of the airplane from the student pilot at that time. She performed several troubleshooting steps; however, engine power was not restored. During the descent, the propeller windmilled and, according to the instructor, 'the engine would catchâ randomly and 'operate for a few moments,â but the engine would lose power each time. The instructor also stated that, during a discussion with the student pilot, he indicated that, when he pulled the throttle to idle, the engine 'would smooth out somewhat, but would start missingâ when the throttle was pushed forward. The instructor executed a forced landing to a field, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings
The atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident were not conducive to the development of carburetor icing.
A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that there was uncontaminated fuel available in the engine and that there was no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. As a result, the reason for the total loss of engine power could not be determined.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN22LA156
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2023 16:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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