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June 15, 1998 · Cessna 152 · N6217Q

Boyd, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boyd, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6217Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA269

The student pilot was flying the aircraft in the local training area at a cruise altitude of 1,800 feet msl when the engine lost power. He 'noted that the oil pressure read zero.' The student pilot initiated a forced landing to a field, and the aircraft touched down at approximately 55 knots. During the landing roll, the aircraft went through a fence, impacted a tree, and nosed over coming to rest inverted. Examination of the aircraft by an FAA inspector revealed oil along the bottom of the fuselage from the area of the engine to the tail. The reason for the loss of engine oil was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to the total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On June 15, 1998, about 1515 central daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N6217Q, registered to and operated by Higher Power Aviation of Arlington, Texas, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Boyd, Texas. The solo student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 solo instructional flight. The local flight originated from Fort Worth, Texas, approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident. The 17 year old student pilot reported that he was flying the airplane in the local training area at a cruise altitude of 1,800 feet msl when the engine lost power. He "noted that the oil pressure read zero." The student pilot further stated that he initiated a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft touched down at approximately 55 knots. During the landing roll, the aircraft went through a fence, impacted a tree, and nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. Examination of the aircraft by an FAA inspector revealed that the right wing spar was bent, and the vertical stabilizer was damaged. The nose landing gear was collapsed aft, and the right main landing gear wheel was separated. Further examination of the airplane revealed the presence of fresh engine oil on the bottom portion of the fuselage, initiating in the area aft of the engine, continuing all the way back to the tail. The reason for the loss of engine oil could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6217Q
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 17 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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