Final
1 minor
Feb 22, 2025
N781FM accident at Mayo, MD
Cessna 172 — Fuel related at Mayo, MD
DateFeb 22, 2025
Tail numberN781FM
AircraftCessna 172 · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationMayo, MD
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA127
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power at low altitude due to an accumulation of carburetor ice while in a cruise-power descent, which resulted in a forced landing.
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