At 0720 mountain time, a Cessna 182 dragged a wing tip during a forced landing at the Deer Valley Airport. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight was originating when the pilot heard a loud bang just after liftoff. The engine lost power and the pilot attempted to turn back to the runway.
June 15, Deer Valley, Ariz. / Cessna 182
At 0720 mountain time, a Cessna 182 dragged a wing tip during a forced landing at the Deer Valley Airport. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight was originating when the pilot heard a loud bang just after liftoff. The engine lost power and the pilot attempted to turn back to the runway....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 182 experienced a forced landing at Deer Valley Airport following an engine power loss shortly after liftoff.
- The incident, which occurred after the pilot heard a loud bang, resulted in serious injuries to both the pilot and passenger.
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