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May 10, 1998 · Cessna 152 · N67326

Stillwater, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1998
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Stillwater, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67326
Operator
Crabtree Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA210

The engine lost power during initial takeoff climb while at an estimated altitude of 60 to 80 feet above the ground. The pilot lowered the nose and made a slight turn to the left in an attempt to make an emergency landing in a field adjacent to the airport. The airplane touched down hard in a level attitude within the airport property, approximately 25 to 30 feet short of the airport perimeter fence. The airplane rolled on the ground for 2 or 3 seconds prior to going through a barbed wire fence, impacted a ditch with the nose wheel, and the nosed over. Examination of the fuel system revealed that water was present in the fuel gascolator, as well as in the right wing fuel cell. The fluid drained from the airplane was tested by an independent laboratory. The laboratory confirmed that the fluid was 'drinking water.'

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On May 10, 1998, at 1830 central daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N67326, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following the loss of engine power near Stillwater, Oklahoma. The private pilot and his passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was owned and operated by Crabtree Aviation Inc., of Guthrie, Oklahoma, under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The flight, which was destined for the Guthrie Municipal Airport, was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot reported to law enforcement personnel that responded to the accident, that he planned a normal departure from runway 17 at the Stillwater Municipal Airport. The 189 hour pilot reported that while over the departure end of the runway, at an estimated altitude of 60 to 80 feet above the ground, the engine started to run rough and then lost power. The pilot added that he lowered the nose of the airplane and made a turn to the left for an emergency landing in a field adjacent to the airport. The pilot reported that that the airplane touched down hard in a level attitude within the airport boundary, approximately 25 to 30 feet short of the airport perimeter fence. The airplane rolled on the ground for 2 or 3 seconds prior to going through a barbed wire fence, impacting a ditch with the nose wheel, and the nosed over. The airplane came to rest in the inverted position on a westerly heading on the north bound lane of the Airport Industrial Access Road, approximately a mile south of the departure end of runway 17. The pilot was issued his private pilot certificate on March 6, 1998. Law enforcement personnel requested a blood sample from the pilot for alcohol testing. The pilot voluntarily agreed to submit himself for the blood alcohol test. Toxicological tests were negative for alcohol. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA inspector confirmed that the forward section of the fuselage sustained structural damage. Examination of the fuel system revealed that water was present in the fuel gascolator, as well as in the right wing fuel cell. The fluid drained from the airplane was tested by an independent laboratory. The fluid was determined to be "drinking water." In the narrative portion of the enclosed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that he was very familiar with the preflight inspection of the airplane, having accumulated nearly 60 hours in the type and model of airplane. He added that he performed a detailed preflight prior to his departure from Guthrie, and no contaminants were found on either wing tank. The pilot stated that he found a "small bubble" of water when he drained the gascolator during the preflight, but no evidence of additional water was detected after he drained additional fuel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportStillwater Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67326
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrabtree Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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