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February 8, 1998 · Cessna 152 · N89051

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89051
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA98LA074

The CFI stated he was cleared by ground control to taxi to the run up area in the vicinity of runway 25. A Piper Cheyenne was already in the run-up area. They taxied to the right of the Cheyenne and conducted an engine run-up. Upon completion of the run-up they made a right 270-degree turn without contacting the tower, and taxied behind the Piper Cheyenne, who was conducting an engine run-up. The right wing was blown upwards, the left wing collided with the ground, and the airplane was pushed sideways to the right. The pilot informed the tower that he was caught in the prop wash as the airplane nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The CFI's improper planning and decision to taxi behind a multi-engine airplane conducting an engine run-up.

Full Narrative

On February 8, 1998, about 1523 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N89051, registered to Air Orlando Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, was flipped over while taxiing behind a Piper Cheyenne conducting an engine run-up at the Orlando Executive Airport, Orlando, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The CFI stated he was cleared by ground control to taxi to the run-up area in the vicinity of runway 25. A Piper Cheyenne was all ready in the run-up area. They taxied to right of the Cheyenne and conducted an engine run-up. Upon completion of the run-up they made a right 270-degree turn without contacting the tower, and taxied behind the Piper Cheyenne, who was conducting an engine run-up. The right wing was blown upwards, the left wing collided with the ground, and the airplane was pushed sideways to the right. The pilot informed the tower that he was caught in the prop wash as the airplane nosed over inverted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:23 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89051
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-255-N2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:28
Weather SourceWFAC

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