The airplane sustained substantial damage at about 1445 Pacific time following loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The solo private pilot received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. Abeam the approach end of the runway, the pilot retarded the throttle to about 1000 rpm, then attempted to add power. There was no response from the engine. After a right turn onto base leg, the engine quit. The pilot then turned left 180 degrees and made a forced landing in an open field, during which the airplane nosed over after impacting a fence. The airplane had been topped off with fuel that morning; the accident flight was the airplanes first of the day.
December 17, 2009, Corona, Calif., Cessna 172F
The airplane sustained substantial damage at about 1445 Pacific time following loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The solo private pilot received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. Abeam the approach end of the runway, the pilot retarded the throttle to about 1000 rpm, then attempted to add power. There was no response from the engine.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage and the solo private pilot received minor injuries after a forced landing due to a loss of engine power.
- The engine failed to respond when the pilot attempted to add power after reducing throttle, then quit entirely during the base leg.
- The forced landing in an open field resulted in the airplane nosing over after impacting a fence.
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