Accident Details
The pilot of a Cessna 172 was making her third takeoff, having completed two prior takeoffs and landings to a full stop. During the takeoff, she experienced a loss of power. The aircraft departed the runway at the departure end, porpoised several times, and then broke off the nose wheel in soft dirt before flipping over.
Pilot Actions
According to the pilot, after the engine lost power, she retarded the throttle and the carburetor heat control. The carburetor heat control was later found in the full on position.
Post-Accident Findings
Following the accident, the engine was test-run and operated satisfactorily. No other details about the cause of the power loss were provided.