Cessna 172 N734UF accident near Hollywood, Florida

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.

NTSB analysis

The pilot planned to perform takeoff and landing practice in the airport traffic pattern. The pilot performed a run-up check of the engine before departing and completed a successful circuit around the traffic pattern. During the second takeoff, while the airplane was about 300 ft above the ground, the engine rpm reduced from 2,500 to 1,800. The pilot declared an emergency and then landed the airplane in a grassy area between two parallel runways. During the landing, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The engine and airframe were not examined after the accident; thus, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA16LA231 for the full record.