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January 26, 2015 · Cessna 172N · N422BP
Makaha, HI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Makaha, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1977)
Tail Number
N422BP
Operator
Reggie Perry
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA091
The pilot reported that about 40 minutes into the over water flight between islands, he requested a descent to 3,400 feet, which was approved by air traffic control. The pilot reduced the engine power to 2,000 rpm; however, the engine rpm dropped to 1,500. Actions by the pilot to restore engine power were unsuccessful. Following a successful water landing, the occupants exited the airplane and were rescued by the United States Coast Guard about 30 minutes later. The airplane subsequently sank and was not recovered.
NTSB Probable Cause
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that about 40 minutes into the over water flight between islands, he requested a descent to 3,400 feet, which was approved by air traffic control. The pilot reduced the engine power to 2,000 rpm; however, the engine rpm dropped to 1,500. Actions by the pilot to restore engine power were unsuccessful. Following a successful water landing, the occupants exited the airplane and were rescued by the United States Coast Guard about 30 minutes later. The airplane subsequently sank and was not recovered.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:11 HST
Nearest AirportKalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) (17nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN422BP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorReggie Perry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 11 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourcePILO