BIG BEAR CITY, CA, USA
N5083D
CESSNA 172N
JUST AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE OFF THE AIRPORT IN A LAKE. . THE AIRPLANE PARTIALLY SANK. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED TO A MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR EXAMINATION. NO PREEXISTING MALFUNCTIONS OR MECHANICAL FAILURES COULD BE FOUND. THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RUN DUE TO EXTENSIVE IMPACT DAMAGE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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