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May 4, 2025 · Cessna 172N · N75775

Longmont, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Longmont, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1976)
Tail Number
N75775
Operator
Western Air Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA168

The student pilot stated that he was on final approach when he noticed that the engine was not responding to his throttle control changes. The engine speed was about 2,000 rpm when he attempted a go-around; however, the engine power did not increase as he applied full throttle, and the airplane would not climb due to the low power setting. The student noted that the engine subsequently lost power completely and he executed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane struck a fence and nosed over. The airframe sustained substantial damage to the right wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. A post-accident examination determined that the throttle cable was disconnected from the carburetor. Both the throttle cable and the carburetor control arm moved freely and there was no evidence of damage to either component. The connecting hardware – bolt and nut – were not observed at the time of the examination. Airplane maintenance records revealed that a 100-hour inspection was completed three weeks before the accident, and the engine carburetor was replaced at that time. The airplane had accumulated about 9.9 hours flight time since that maintenance work. The mechanic stated that an apprentice had replaced the carburetor and the mechanic had gotten busy with other tasks and did not fully inspect the apprentice’s work.

NTSB Probable Cause

The disconnected throttle control that resulted in a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance.

Full Narrative

On May 4, 2025, about 1200 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172N airplane, N75775, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Longmont, Colorado. The student pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The student pilot stated that he was on final approach when he noticed that the engine was not responding to his throttle control changes. The engine speed was about 2,000 rpm when he attempted a go-around. However, the engine power did not increase as he applied full throttle, and the airplane would not climb due to the low power setting. He noted that the engine subsequently lost power completely and he executed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane struck a fence and nosed over. The airframe sustained substantial damage to the right wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. A post-accident examination conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector determined that the throttle cable was disconnected from the carburetor. Both the throttle cable and the carburetor control arm moved freely and there was no evidence of damage to either component. The connecting hardware – bolt and nut – were not observed at the time of the examination. Airplane maintenance records revealed that a 100-hour inspection was completed three weeks before the accident, and the engine carburetor was replaced at that time. The airplane had accumulated about 9.9 hours flight time since that maintenance. The mechanic noted that an apprentice had replaced the carburetor. He had gotten busy with other tasks and did not fully inspect the apprentice’s work.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest AirportVance Brand (0.5nm WNW)
Runway29
Runway Length4799 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN75775
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern Air Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 37 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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