June 9, 2012, San Andreas, Calif. Cessna 172B Skyhawk

At about 1130 Pacific time, the airplane made an off-airport forced landing. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured; one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed.

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Key Takeaways:

  • A commercial pilot performed an off-airport forced landing after the airplane's engine suddenly stopped producing power during cruise flight at 4000 feet msl.
  • One passenger sustained minor injuries, while the pilot and a second passenger were uninjured.
  • The airplane incurred substantial damage after landing in uneven terrain near an airport boundary.
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At about 1130 Pacific time, the airplane made an off-airport forced landing. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured; one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed.

The pilot reported the airplane was in cruise flight at 4000 feet msl when the engine suddenly stopped producing power. He attempted to glide to a nearby airport, but landed in uneven terrain near the airport boundary.

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