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April 25, 2014 · Cessna 172R · N9373F

Llano, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Llano, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172R (1997)
Tail Number
N9373F
Operator
Genesis Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA217

According to the pilot, before departure, the airplane contained about 24 to 26 gallons of fuel, and a pretakeoff engine run-up detected no anomalies. Shortly after takeoff, when the airplane was about 100 to 200 ft above ground level, the engine sputtered and experienced a total loss of power. The pilot attempted to land on the runway, but the airplane touched down in the overrun area, bounced, and landed hard. The airplane was examined a couple of days after the accident, and no fuel was found in the airplane; however, damage to the airplane likely resulted in fuel seeping from the tanks and into the ground before the examination. A subsequent engine run and examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Full Narrative

On April 25, 2014, about 1330 central daylight time, a Cessna 172R airplane, N9373F, collided with trees following a loss of engine power while departing the Llano Municipal Airport (KAQO), Llano, Texas. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to Dirty Side Down Aviation LLC and operated by Genesis Flight Academy under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.According to a statement provided by the pilot, the airplane had approximately 24-26 gallons of fuel in its tanks. During his preflight, the pilot reported visually inspecting the fuel tanks. The pilot performed a run-up of the engine prior to takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, when the airplane was between 100-200 feet above ground level, the engine sputtered and experienced a total loss of power. While troubleshooting the loss of engine power, the airplane's stall warning horn sounded so the pilot attempted to land on runway 17. The airplane touched down in the runway's overrun area, bounced, and landed hard. No fuel was located in the fuel tanks a couple days after the accident; however, it was also noted that the fuel gascolator was broken, which would allow fuel to flow out of the airplane prior to the its initial examination. The airplane was moved to a salvage facility. A subsequent engine run and examination did not detect any preimpact anomalies which would have precluded normal operation of the engine. A reason for the loss of engine power was not found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLlano Muni (0nm SSW)
Runway17
Runway Length4202 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN9373F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGenesis Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 8 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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