Final None Jan 9, 2026

N96493 accident at Flemington, GA

Cessna 172P — Fuel related at LHW (Flemington, GA)

DateJan 9, 2026
Tail numberN96493
AircraftCessna 172P · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationLHW — Flemington, GA
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA092

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.

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