On June 20, 1995, a Cessna 172N (registration N4876F) was involved in an aviation accident near Factoryville, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a supervised solo instructional flight, a student pilot experienced an engine sputter on the third takeoff at about 25-30 feet, leading to a bouncy landing and runway excursion into a grassy field.
Event Summary
A student pilot conducting a supervised solo instructional flight reported that after completing one touch-and-go landing and one full-stop landing without incident, the engine sputtered during the third takeoff. According to the pilot, the airplane was approximately 25 to 30 feet above the ground when the engine sputtered, and he was unable to maintain altitude. The student pilot then executed a landing that he described as 'bouncy,' after which the airplane veered off the runway and came to a stop in a grassy field.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction. The examination did not identify any anomalies that would have prevented normal engine operation prior to the event.
What happened in the 20 Jun 1995 Cessna 172N accident near Factoryville, PA?
During a supervised solo instructional flight, a student pilot experienced an engine sputter on the third takeoff at about 25-30 feet, leading to a bouncy landing and runway excursion into a grassy field.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jun 1995 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Jun 1995 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4876F, at Factoryville, PA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot.
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