Accident Overview
On July 9, 2025, at approximately 1820 central daylight time, a Cessna 172, registration N3254C, was involved in an accident near Century, Florida. The pilot and the passenger reported no injuries.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot departed Atmore Municipal Airport (0R1), Atmore, Alabama, at about 1800 for a local flight. Approximately 20 minutes later, while cruising at 1,500 feet mean sea level (msl), the engine suddenly ceased producing power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine.
Forced Landing and Damage
The pilot executed a forced landing to a peanut field. Upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
Post-Accident Actions
The airplane was recovered from the accident site and retained for further examination.