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February 2, 1999 · Cessna 152 · N67568

Odessa, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Odessa, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67568
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA082

The instructor pilot was giving the student practice in forced landings when the engine suffered a sustained total loss of power. The instructor attempted to re-start the engine with negative results. He then conducted an actual forced landing in a rough field where the airplane sustained substantial damage. A post accident examination of the engine failed to reveal any mechanical anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Factors were total loss of engine power, the instructor pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain, and the rough terrain.

Full Narrative

On February 2, 1999, at 0900 central standard time, a Cessna 152, N67568, operated by a commercial pilot with an instructor rating, and a dual student pilot, sustained substantial damage following, a loss of power, and forced landing near Odessa, Missouri. The instructor reported no injuries. The dual student reported minor injuries. The instructional flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91, in visual meteorological conditions. The local flight departed Warrensburg, Missouri, about 0800. In his written statement, the instructor pilot said that he intended to instruct the dual student in emergency procedures. He said that during a simulated loss of power, the engine actually did quit and the propeller stopped. He said that he took over control of the airplane and attempted to re-start the engine with negative results. He then conducted a forced landing where on touchdown the nosewheel dug into rough terrain and resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. An examination of the airplane after the accident failed to reveal any mechanical problems with the engine. There was continuity throughout, and the was fuel in the tanks and fuel lines. The engine control continuity was verified. The engine was test run after the accident and operated.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67568
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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