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Preliminary Reports

March 3, 2013, Saratoga, Wyo., Cessna 172M Skyhawk

At about 1558 Mountain time, the airplane impacted trees and snow-covered mountainous terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated on a VFR flight plan.

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Preliminary Reports

February 2, 2013, Wilcox, Ariz. Cessna 172M Skyhawk

The airplane collided with rough terrain at about 1630 Mountain time, following a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent forced landing. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot later stated that, while cruising at about 2000 feet agl, the engine […]

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Preliminary Reports

February 12, 2013, Jenison, Mich. Cessna 172M Skyhawk

After touchdown on the ice and snow covered runway, the airplane began drifting to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder input; however, the airplane continued to the right and the right main landing gear entered the snow off the runway surface. The airplane impacted a snowbank, nosed over and came to […]

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Pilot Proficiency

On the Record: Cessna 172R

The following is an excerpt from official NTSB summaries of general aviation accidents in the United States. _ _ NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report. Cessna 172R Wendover, […]

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Preliminary Reports

January 19, 2013, Marysville, Calif., Cessna 172F Skyhawk

The airplane collided into a muddy field at about 1605 Pacific time following a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The flight instructor and passenger sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane had recently undergone an annual inspection; the accident flight was the first one since that maintenance was conducted. After takeoff, the instructor made the short flight to the destination and decided to perform several touch-and-go landings.

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Preliminary Reports

December 2, 2012, Albemarle, N.C. – Cessna 172F Skyhawk

The airplane sustained minor damage and a student pilot received a serious ground injury when his left arm came into contact with the propeller following engine start at about 1315 Eastern time. The CFI was not injured; visual meteorological conditions prevailed. After practicing touch-and-go landings, the CFI and student performed a full-stop landing, taxied to the ramp and shut down the airplane. About 15 minutes later, both pilots returned to the airplane for another flight; however, the airplane’s battery was depleted and the engine would not start.

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