At 1205 Mountain time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing subsequent to a loss of engine power. The two occupants, a private pilot and a passenger, were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed; the flight originated approximately 20 minutes before the accident. The pilot later told investigators the airplane developed a rough running engine and he elected to land on a nearby road. The airplane collided with a road sign during the landing sequence, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
October 2, 2007, Green Valley, Ariz., Cessna 172N
At 1205 Mountain time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing subsequent to a loss of engine power. The two occupants, a private pilot and a passenger, were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed; the flight originated approximately 20 minutes before the accident. The pilot later told investigators the airplane developed a rough running engine and he elected to land on a nearby road. The airplane collided with a road sign during the landing sequence, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing on a road following a loss of engine power.
- The incident occurred after approximately 20 minutes of flight, with the airplane colliding with a road sign during the landing sequence.
- Despite substantial damage to both wings, the private pilot and a passenger were not injured.
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