Incident Details
A Cessna 172 experienced a loss of power after becoming airborne during a short field takeoff. The takeoff was conducted from a runway measuring 1838 feet in length.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot reported to the operator that after the power loss, he landed the aircraft on the remaining portion of the runway. The airplane then ran off the departure end of the runway, went down an embankment, and came to rest in some trees below the runway level.
Investigation
The cause of the reported power loss was not determined during the investigation. The pilot did not respond to inquiries regarding the accident. No further information about the aircraft registration, date, or time of the event has been disclosed.
No injuries or fatalities were reported in the accident sequence.