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February 12, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N89254
Port St. Lucie, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Port St. Lucie, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89254
Operator
Flight Training Intl
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA071
THE PILOT WAS FLYING LOCALLY ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND RAN OUT OF GAS. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING TO A PARKING LOT AND CONTACTED WIRES WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO FLIP OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE AND ENSURE THERE WAS ADEQUATE FUEL ON BOARD, AND HIS IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT.
Full Narrative
On February 11, 1994, about 1920 eastern standard time, N89254, a Cessna 152 registered to Gamco, and operated by Flight Training International, crashed in Port St. Lucie, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot received serious injuries. The local flight originated from Stuart, Florida about 3 hours 40 minutes earlier. The pilot stated to law enforcement personnel after the accident that he was low on fuel and the engine failed. He attempted a forced landing to highway US-1 and struck wires on final approach. The airplane flipped and fell into a restaurant parking lot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 EST
Nearest AirportSTUART (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89254
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight Training Intl
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind180° @ 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:47
Weather SourceWFAC