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July 22, 2008 · Cessna 172M · N7672

Bountiful, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Bountiful, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N7672
Operator
G&B Aircraft Management
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08LA240

During takeoff initial climb at an altitude of about 100 feet above ground level, the climb performance of the airplane degraded along with a partial loss of engine power. The certified flight instructor (CFI) advanced the mixture to the full rich position, checked the carburetor heat, and verified that the throttle was full forward. The CFI then took control of the airplane from the student pilot, and initiated a forced landing into an open soft field. During the landing, the wheels of the airplane sunk into mud, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the engine, fuel system, and airframe systems related to engine operation revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Wet/muddy-Contributed to outcome

Full Narrative

On July 22, 2008, about 1725 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172M single-engine airplane, N7672, made a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb from the Skypark Airport (BTF), Bountiful, Utah. The airplane was registered to a private individual, and operated by G&B Aircraft Management, Woods Cross, Utah, under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot received minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The CFI reported that the accident flight was the first flight of the day for the airplane. Prior to takeoff, the student pilot "leaned the mixture for altitude" during a normal engine run up. The student taxied to the active runway, and proceeded to takeoff. As the airplane climbed through about 100 feet above ground level (agl), the airplane's climb performance degraded along with a partial loss of engine power. The CFI advanced the mixture to full rich, checked the carburetor heat, and verified that the throttle was full forward, but noticed no increase in the climb rate. The CFI then took control of the airplane, and initiated a forced landing to an open field beyond the departure end of the runway. During the landing roll, the wheels of the airplane sunk into mud, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the airplane came to rest inverted within an open field about 1/4 mile north of BTF. Both left and right wing fuel tanks were full of 100-low lead aviation fuel. Examination of the Lycoming O-320-E2D engine, serial number L-22287-27A, by an NTSB investigator revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and production of power. No anomalies were noted with the airframe fuel system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:25 MDT
Nearest AirportSkypark Airport (1nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN7672
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorG&B Aircraft Management
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 51 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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