Aviation Accident Summary BFO91LA033

HAGERSTOWN, MD, USA

Aircraft #1

N5241D

CESSNA 172

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE WHEN THE ENGINE POWER DECREASED TO 1500 RPM. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE SO HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, WHERE THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE. THE EXAMINATION REVEALED THE CAMSHAFT LOBES WERE SEVERELY WORNED.

Probable Cause and Findings

WORN CAMSHAFT LOBES WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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