2 fatal · CESSNA 172F · 2022-05-26 · Show Low, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR22FA188
Event ID
20220526105133
Type
Accident
Date
2022-05-26
Location
Show Low, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.247904, -110.02313
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172F
Registration
N5532R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a second takeoff without having the engine further examined.