CESSNA 172N
Makaha, HI — January 26, 2015
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA091 |
| Event ID | 20150127X14127 |
| Location | Makaha, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.46806, -158.31223 |
| Airport | KALAELOA (JOHN RODGERS FIELD) |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that about 40 minutes into the over water flight between islands, he requested a descent to 3,400 feet, which was approved by air traffic control. The pilot reduced the engine power to 2,000 rpm; however, the engine rpm dropped to 1,500. Actions by the pilot to restore engine power were unsuccessful. Following a successful water landing, the occupants exited the airplane and were rescued by the United States Coast Guard about 30 minutes later. The airplane subsequently sank and was not recovered.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.