Friend, NE, USA
N5177H
CESSNA 172M
On July 7, 2022, at 1915 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N5177H, was substantially damage when it was involved in an accident near Friend, Nebraska. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that the engine experienced a slight hesitation followed by backfiring and a large drop in engine speed during cruise flight at 2,000 ft above ground level. Attempts to restore power with throttle control movement were unsuccessful. The engine then lost additional power, and the pilot performed a forced landing between two corn fields. The airplane right wing impacted corn stalks and spun the airplane around during the landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage that included damage to the fuselage, elevator, and vertical stabilizer.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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