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October 2, 1999 · Cessna 172 · N6921X

Wolfeboro, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Wolfeboro, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6921X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA002

After practicing maneuvers, the flight instructor and student pilot returned to the airport. The flight instructor decided to do one more takeoff and landing. After departing the runway, about 200 feet above the ground, the engine lost all power. The flight instructor ditched the airplane in a lake. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, a mechanic, and the owner of the airplane; did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On October 2, 1999, about 1440 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 172, N6921X, was substantially damaged during takeoff from Lakes Region Airport (8B8), Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The certificated flight instructor and student pilot were not injured; and a passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight instructor stated that he completed some "airwork" and landed at 8B8. He decided to do one more takeoff and landing, and departed on Runway 30. About 200 feet above-ground-level the engine quit, and the pilot ditched the airplane in Lake Winnipesaukee. After the accident, he moved the fuel selector from "BOTH" to "OFF". He added that before the accident, he flew .7 hours according to the tachometer. The airplane was removed from the lake and placed in a hangar. On October 4, 1999, a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector examined the wreckage. He drained approximately 11 gallons of fuel from the fuel tanks. He did not find any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. Subsequently, the airplane's owner examined the wreckage with the assistance of a mechanic. They did not find any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 EDT
Nearest AirportLakes Region Airport (0nm WNW)
Runway30
Runway Length2540 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6921X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data