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August 1, 1997 · Cessna 152 · N93011

Cape Coral, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cape Coral, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93011
Operator
Fort Myers Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA97LA224

The pilot was in cruise flight between 1,000 feet to 1,200 feet when he experienced a partial loss of engine power followed by a total loss of engine power. He made a forced landing to the only available forced landing area which was nonsuitable. The airplane collided with wires and terrain and a postcrash fire ensued. Examination of the airframe and flight controls revealed no evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction. Disassembly of the engine assembly revealed no precrash anomalies or discrepancies that would indicate the engine was not capable of running and producing power before the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.

Full Narrative

On August 1, 1997, about 0802 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N93011, registered to Alternative Flying Club Inc., operated by Fort Myers Airways, as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, experienced a reported loss of engine power in cruise flight, and crashed during a forced landing in the vicinity of Cape Coral, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed by a postcrash fire. The student pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Page Field, Fort Myers, Florida, about 42 minutes before the accident. According to personnel on duty at Page Field Control Tower N93011 departed from runway 5 at about 0720. At about 0801, the pilot informed them that he was 5 miles south of the airport and seemed to be losing power. The tower operator asked the pilot to ident on the transponder, and asked what was the nature of his emergency. The pilot stated he was losing power and altitude. The pilot was instructed to proceed direct to the airport and asked to verify that he did not have an instructor pilot on board the airplane. The pilot stated at 0801:59, "I dont have an instructor, " followed by " 011 I dont know." There was no other recorded conversation with the pilot. Examination of the airframe and flight control system revealed no evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction. Continuity of the flight control system was confirmed for pitch, roll, and yaw. The engine assembly was shipped to the engine manufacture for further examination in the presence of the FAA. Textron Lycoming concluded that, "The engine disassembly did not reveal any precrash anomalies or discrepancies that would indicate that this engine was not capable of running and producing power prior to the accident." For additional information see Textron Lycoming Accident Investigation Engine Disassembly Report. The engine assembly and accessories were released to Mr. Donald Carter, President, Alternate Flying Club Inc., on September 30, 1997.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:02 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93011
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFort Myers Airways
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 62 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:08
Weather SourceWFAC

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