The airplane experienced a loss of engine power on takeoff at about 1725 Mountain time and made a forced landing in a field. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and the student pilot sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed. This was the first flight of the aircraft that day. The airplane could not maintain altitude. During the landing, the airplanes wheels sank into mud and the airplane nosed over. The CFI stated the fuel tanks were full before takeoff, and carburetor heat was off during the takeoff and emergency landing.
July 22, 2008, Bountiful, Utah, Cessna 172M
The airplane experienced a loss of engine power on takeoff at about 1725 Mountain time and made a forced landing in a field. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and the student pilot sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed. This was the first flight of the aircraft that day. The airplane could not maintain altitude. During the landing, the airplanes wheels sank into mud and the airplane nosed over. The CFI stated the fuel tanks were full before takeoff, and carburetor heat was off during the takeoff and emergency landing.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a loss of engine power on takeoff, leading to a forced landing in a field, minor injuries to the CFI and student pilot, and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over after its wheels sank into mud.
- The CFI reported that carburetor heat was off during takeoff and landing, and it was the aircraft's first flight of the day despite full fuel tanks.
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