Cessna 172M N7672

Summary

On 22 July 2008 at about 23:25 local time, a Cessna 172M registered N7672, operated by G&B Aircraft Management, was involved in an accident near Bountiful, Utah, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 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

22 July 2008 at 23:25

Classification

Accident

Location

Bountiful, Utah, United States

Nearest airport

Skypark Airport (KBTF)

Coordinates

40.8694, -111.9267

Aircraft

Cessna 172M

Registration

N7672

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

G&B Aircraft Management

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bountiful → Bountiful

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX08LA240

2 people had minor injuries.

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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

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During takeoff initial climb at an altitude of about 100 feet above ground level, the climb performance of the airplane degraded along with a partial loss of engine power. The certified flight instructor (CFI) advanced the mixture to the full rich position, checked the carburetor heat, and verified that the throttle was full forward. The CFI then took control of the airplane from the student pilot, and initiated a forced landing into an open soft field. During the landing, the wheels of the airplane sunk into mud, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the engine, fuel system, and airframe systems related to engine operation revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.