Cessna 172M accident near Columbus, Ohio, July 19, 2000
On July 19, 2000 at about 12:10 pm local time, a Cessna 172M, registered N80624, was substantially damaged in an accident near Columbus, Ohio (Ohio State University airport). It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
a partial power loss for undetermined reason(s).
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 19, 2000 · about 12:10 pm local time
- Place
- Columbus, Ohio · Ohio State University · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172M · all 172Ms on the register
- Registration
- N80624 · no longer on the register · serial 17266675
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot departed on Runway 9R, and when the airplane was about 500 feet above the ground, the engine started to sputter and lose power. The pilot initiated a right turn and landed long on runway 27R. The airplane departed the end of the runway and continued for about 500 feet before it struck a chain link fence, and stopped. The engine was run at the accident site by a FAA inspector, who reported it ran 'hesitantly.' The airplane was moved to a hanger. Examination found no contamination in the fuel or the carburetor. Some moisture was found in the foam air filter, and the carburetor heat was operative. The engine was run again, and a low power magneto check was performed satisfactorily. The weather report prior to departure indicated light rain. However the pilot reported it was not raining at the time of the accident.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,648 hours in all; 150 in this make and model; 21 in the last 90 days; 6 in the last 30 days; 1,495 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 7,195 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Maximum gross weight: 2,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 0SU at 12:10 pm
- Destination: 2I8 Newark OH
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 27R, 2,994 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 060° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 5,000 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 63°F (17°C), dew point 57°F (14°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 11:53 am from OSU
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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