Ventura, CA, USA
N7917G
CESSNA 172L
On September 16, 2022, about 1630 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N7917G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ventura, California. The pilot and one passenger were not injured; another passenger sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that, while enroute about 2,000 ft above ground level (agl), he heard a "pop" followed by a partial loss of engine power. The pilot stated that the airframe started shaking badly, so he pulled power to idle, established best glide, and contacted Air Traffic Control (ATC). ATC provided alternate airports and current weather information. Unable to maintain altitude, he initiated a forced landing to a clearing on the beach. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a rock retaining wall. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing and forward fuselage were substantially damaged. The wreckage was recovered for further examination.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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