No fatalities

CESSNA 172N accident at Toms River, NJ, 1 May 2022

Toms River, NJ, United States

On May 1, 2022, a CESSNA 172N operated by Old Bridge Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near Toms River, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 May 2022 CESSNA 172N accident near Toms River, NJ?

Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 May 2022 CESSNA 172N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 May 2022 involved a CESSNA 172N, operated by Old Bridge Flight School, at Toms River, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.