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August 7, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N67597

Spring Hill, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spring Hill, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67597
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA197

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE ENGINE RPM DECREASED. HE IMMEDIATELY PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT MAGNETO WAS INOPERATIVE. EXAMINATION OF THE FAILED MAGNETO REVEALED THAT THE CONDENSER LEAD WIRE WAS FAILED AT THE CONDENSER.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's premature decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power due to failure of one of the two magnetos.

Full Narrative

On August 7, 1995, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N67597, registered to and operated by Seven Eagles, Inc., was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Spring Hill, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The private-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 1430, from the Tampa Bay Executive Airport, Odessa, Florida. The pilot stated that after departure he flew to a nearby airport and performed four touch-and-go landings then circled another airport. While returning to the departure airport during cruise flight at 1,200 feet, the engine rpm decreased. He immediately initiated a descent and landed in a pasture. During the landing roll the airplane nosed over. The airplane was recovered and the engine which remained secured to the airframe, was started. According to a FAA certificated A & P mechanic, the engine failed when operating only on the right magneto. The right magneto was removed for examination which revealed that the condenser lead was failed at the condenser. Review of the engine logbook revealed that the magneto which had been overhauled was installed on the engine on August 23, 1988.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67597
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data