SERS · CESSNA 172P · 2017-11-19 · San Jose, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR18LA034
Event ID
20171119X14748
Type
Accident
Date
2017-11-19
Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.326389, -121.818611
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172P
Registration
N52492
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the airplane's initial climb.