Preliminary
1 serious, 1 minor
Mar 20, 2026
N65614 crash at Denton, TX
Cessna 172P — Loss of engine power (partial) at DTO (Denton, TX)
DateMar 20, 2026
Tail numberN65614
AircraftCessna 172P · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationDTO — Denton, TX
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseCEN26LA143
Report summary
Loss of engine power (partial) during takeoff Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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