Cessna 172M N4422R
24 June 2007 · Rio Creek, Wisconsin, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 24 June 2007 at about 16:45 local time, a Cessna 172M registered N4422R was involved in an accident near Rio Creek, Wisconsin, United States. 3 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured, 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.
The record
- Date
- at 16:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Rio Creek, Wisconsin, United States
- Nearest airport
- Walter's Agri-Center (95C)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172M
- Registration
- N4422R
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Rio Creek → Rush City
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI07LA177
People
2 people were seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's improper aircraft weight and balance, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane impacted terrain following a loss of control during initial climb when, according to the pilot, the airplane engine had a total loss of engine power. One witness stated that the airplane stalled while climbing over trees, while another stated that he did not hear the engine stop. The airplane was about 243 pounds over its gross takeoff weight. The pilot stated that he thought he calculated a weight and balance for the flight which he thought were within limits. Examination of the airplane revealed that both propeller blade tips were missing, having fracture surfaces consistent with rotational overload separation. There was also a propeller slash mark that preceded the wreckage, which, in conjunction with the propeller tips separation, is indicative of significant propeller rotation/engine power at impact. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna 172 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2007 | Cessna 172 | Meriden, Connecticut, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 2007 | Cessna 172N | Rochester, New York, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 29 Jul 2007 | Cessna 172N | New Hudson, Michigan, United States | Oakland Flight Service | No injuries | - |
| 3 Nov 2007 | Cessna 172I | Gladwin, Michigan, United States | Skyvue Flying Club | Fatal | 1 |
| 26 Dec 2007 | Cessna 172P | Northampton, Massachusetts, United States | Michael L. Foy | No injuries | - |
| 8 Dec 2007 | Cessna 172 | Hastings, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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