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February 12, 1999 · Cessna 152 · N89097

Duanesburg, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1999
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Duanesburg, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89097
Operator
Aerial Dimensions
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC99LA058

The instructor and student preflighted the airplane, completed the engine run-up checks, and departed. Then, in the vicinity of a local airport, at 2,500 feet msl, the instructor initiated the first of two simulated engine failures. The student maneuvered the airplane and executed a touched-and-go. Then, while on downwind, and at 2,000 feet msl, the instructor initiated the second simulated engine failure. The student insured the carburetor heat was on, simulated checking the throttle, and began maneuvering for the runway. At 400 feet agl, the instructor realized they would not make the runway. He advised the student, and advanced the throttle, but the engine did not respond. He was able to insure that the throttle and fuel selector were properly set before the airplane struck a tree, stalled, and impacted the ground. There was no evidence of a pre impact failure that would have caused a loss of power. Weather conditions were conducive for serious icing with cruise or climb power, and the FAA recommended, 'that carburetor heat be applied before reducing power and that partial power be used during letdown to prevent icing....'

NTSB Probable Cause

The instructor pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to initiate the simulated engine failure from a point where a successful forced landing could be completed.

Full Narrative

On February 12, 1999, at 0930, eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N89097, was substantially damage during a forced landing near the Duanesburg Airport, Duanesburg, New York. The certificated flight instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional flight that originated from Albany, New York, for the purpose of conducting training in the Duanesburg, New York, area. No flight plan was filed, and the flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The instructor stated that he and the student preflighted the airplane, completed the engine run-up checks, and then departed Albany about 0900, to conduct emergency procedures training in the local area. While in the vicinity of Duanesburg, at 2,500 feet msl, the instructor initiated the first of two simulated engine failures. The student maneuvered the airplane and executed a touched-and-go on runway 28 at Duanesburg. Then, while on downwind for runway 28, at 2,000 feet msl, the instructor initiated the second simulated engine failure. The student insured the carburetor heat was on, simulated checking the throttle, and began maneuvering for the runway. When the airplane was about 400 feet agl, the instructor realized they would not make the runway. He advised the student, and advanced the throttle, but the engine did not respond. The instructor was only able to insure that the throttle and fuel selector were properly set before the airplane stuck a tree, stalled, and impacted the ground. After the airplane came to rest, both the instructor and student exited the airplane under their own power. Once outside the airplane, the instructor noticed fuel spilling from the engine area so he re entered the airplane and placed the fuel selector in the off position. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector stated that he removed the top sparkplugs, placed fuel in the cylinders, replaced the sparkplugs then attempted to started the engine. The engine started and the propeller rotated approximately 10 times. In addition, the inspector dissembled the carburetor and saw no signs of malfunction. He also found no anomalies with either the airframe or the engine that would have caused a loss of power. According to the FAA publication, "Tips On Winter Flying," the accident weather conditions were conducive for serious icing with cruise or climb power. In addition, the publication stated that, "It is recommended that carburetor heat be applied before reducing power and that partial power be used during letdown to prevent icing and overcooling the engine."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportDuanesburg Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89097
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerial Dimensions
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 16 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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