ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355134
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| Date: | Sunday 12 October 1997 |
| Time: | 12:05 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172P |
| Owner/operator: | Mississippi Forestry Comm. |
| Registration: | N945SM |
| MSN: | 17274742 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4263 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wiggins, MS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (MS06) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While climbing through 300 feet after takeoff the engine quit. While making a forced landing in a field the aircraft nosed over. Post crash examination showed the aircraft contained uncontaminated fuel and all fuel lines were unobstructed. The engine was started and operated with no evidence of failure or malfunction. Disassembly of the carburetor after engine run showed no evidence of failure or malfunction. The aircraft was not operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing at rated power.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and the aircraft nosing over during landing roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA98TA011
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 08:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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