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Aircraft Overruns Runway After Engine Power Loss During Touch-and-Go Landing (N3967Q)

Porter, TX, US

On July 13, 1995, a Cessna 172L (registration N3967Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Porter, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED RESULTING IN OVERSHOOTING THE LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

While conducting a touch-and-go landing, a pilot experienced an engine power loss on the downwind leg. The aircraft touched down halfway, overran the runway, crossed a ditch, and struck trees. No anomalies found.

Event Narrative

A pilot had been performing a series of touch-and-go landings. Touch-and-go landings involve landing on the runway and immediately taking off again. After several such landings, the pilot decided to do one more. While on the downwind leg of the closed traffic pattern, the engine lost power. The pilot turned back to the runway.

The aircraft touched down approximately halfway down the runway. It overran the runway, traversed a ditch, and struck several trees.

Investigation

Following the event, investigators examined the aircraft to determine the reason for the engine power loss. The examination found no anomalies that could have accounted for the loss of power. Consequently, the specific cause of the engine power loss could not be identified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jul 1995 Cessna 172L accident near Porter, TX?

While conducting a touch-and-go landing, a pilot experienced an engine power loss on the downwind leg. The aircraft touched down halfway, overran the runway, crossed a ditch, and struck trees. No anomalies found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jul 1995 involved a Cessna 172L, registration N3967Q, at Porter, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED RESULTING IN OVERSHOOTING THE LANDING.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03953. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.