Probable cause
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The flight instructor was demonstrating a power off stall during a training flight in a Cessna 172M. He observed the radio lights flicker and noticed that the wing flaps were "coming down more slowly," than normal. He "recycled" the No.1 radio, and while reaching for the master switch to confirm that it was on, the engine lost power and the propeller stopped turning. The pilot then lowered the nose of the airplane and executed the emergency checklist. He selected a field for landing and briefed the student and landed. Upon landing the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over, damaging the firewall and wings. A post accident examination of the airplane and engine by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors, revealed no preimpact malfunctions
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for NYC08CA181 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 14, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hampton, New Jersey
- Nearest airport
- Aeroflex-Andover Airport (12N)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172 M
- N-number
- N9882Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.