Cessna 172 N1915V

Summary

On 28 February 2002 at about 18:15 local time, a Cessna 172 registered N1915V was involved in an accident near Marion, South Carolina, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

28 February 2002 at 18:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Marion, South Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

Marion County Airport (MAO)

Coordinates

34.1991, -79.2508

Aircraft

Cessna 172

Registration

N1915V

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Marion → Elizabethtown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

MIA02LA064

1 person had minor injuries.

The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a landing on unsuitable terrain.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot stated that as she was taking off, while at an altitude of about 500 feet, she noticed a large drop in power. She said that with full power applied, the aircraft engine "surged a couple of times", and she executed a forced landing to an open field, during which the aircraft was damaged. An FAA certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic, with an inspection authorization stated to the NTSB that he examined the accident airplane and found no anomalies with the aircraft's fuel, ignition and induction systems. The mechanic further stated that he also performed a test run on the engine, operating it to about 1,700 rpms and it functioned normally.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.