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Cessna 172 Ditches off Grand Bahamas After Engine Power Loss (N13237)

Atlantic Ocean, AO, US

On July 18, 2001, a Cessna 172M (registration N13237) operated by Robert Taylor was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. 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

A Cessna 172 ditched off Freeport, Grand Bahamas, following a partial engine power loss. The pilot performed emergency procedures but elected to ditch.

Ditching Incident

A Cessna 172 was ditched off the coast of Freeport, Grand Bahamas Island, after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. The flight had departed from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Florida.

According to the pilot, the engine began to lose power while the aircraft was descending from 5,500 feet to 4,500 feet. The pilot initiated emergency procedures in an attempt to restore full engine power. Despite these efforts, the engine never regained full power, and the pilot ultimately decided to ditch the airplane in the ocean.

The aircraft was not recovered from the ocean for examination.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jul 2001 Cessna 172M accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO?

A Cessna 172 ditched off Freeport, Grand Bahamas, following a partial engine power loss. The pilot performed emergency procedures but elected to ditch.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jul 2001 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N13237, operated by Robert Taylor, at Atlantic Ocean, AO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010727X01545. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.