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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 172H · Miami, FL · May 14, 2022

Date: May 14, 2022 · 12:21 local
Place: Miami, FL
Phase of flight: Cruise/Level Flight
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N8845Z
NTSB investigation: NTSBERA22FA226
Reported as: Cessna 172H
Reported engine: Continental 0-300 series
People aboard: 3
Fatal injuries: 1
Other injuries: 2
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot
Pilot’s flight hours: 292 total210 in this make and model

N8845ZRegistered now · Cessna 172HS/N 17255495 Airframe modelCessna 172H Engine modelContinental 0-300 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Part 91 operation Cessna 172H, registration N8845Z and serial number 17255495 departed north perry airport (hwo) with one pilot and two passengers to key west international airport (eyw). Aircraft engine failed pilot attempted emergency land on the haulover bridge crashing into two cars and flipping upside down erupting in fire. Pilot deceased and two passenger sustained serious injuries. Cessna N8845Z privacy data omitted

As the FAA filed it

PART 91 OPERATION CESSNA 172H, REGISTRATION N8845Z AND SERIAL NUMBER 17255495 DEPARTED NORTH PERRY AIRPORT (HWO) WITH ONE PILOT AND TWO PASSENGERS TO KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EYW). AIRCRAFT ENGINE FAILED PILOT ATTEMPTED EMERGENCY LAND ON THE HAULOVER BRIDGE CRASHING INTO TWO CARS AND FLIPPING UPSIDE DOWN ERUPTING IN FIRE. PILOT DECEASED AND TWO PASSENGER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. CESSNA N8845Z ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ERA22FA226Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMiami, FLA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.May 14, 2022 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft in the event · 1

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NONEMake and model not reportedNo report for this aircraft in the release