On July 9, 1994, a Cessna 172M (registration N5233R) operated by Gorden. Keith was involved in an aviation accident near Tampa, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER APPROACH DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS A FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A flight lost partial engine power while climbing to cruise altitude and conducted a forced landing. Touching down at the runway midpoint at 100 knots, the aircraft overran and collided with a fence. Investigation found bottom spark plugs with excessive electrode gaps and fouling.
Accident Details
The flight experienced a partial loss of engine power while climbing to cruise altitude after departure. The pilot executed a forced landing at an airport. During the landing, the aircraft touched down at the midpoint of the runway at a speed of 100 knots. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before it overran the runway and collided with a fence.
Investigation Findings
Following the accident, the bottom spark plugs were examined. They were found to have excessive electrode gaps and to be fouled. After replacing the spark plugs, the engine was started and operated to full power without issue.
What happened in the 9 Jul 1994 Cessna 172M accident near Tampa, FL?
A flight lost partial engine power while climbing to cruise altitude and conducted a forced landing. Touching down at the runway midpoint at 100 knots, the aircraft overran and collided with a fence. Investigation found bottom spark plugs with excessive electrode gaps and fouling.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jul 1994 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N5233R, operated by Gorden. Keith, at Tampa, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER APPROACH DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS A FACTOR.
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