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June 25, 1993 · Cessna 152 · N89133

Brownsburg, IN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Brownsburg, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89133
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA228

THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF. AN ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD BEEN PERFORMED 3 OPERATING HOURS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR FILTER WAS HEAVILY LOADED WITH TRAPPED DIRT, AND HAD THE APPEARANCE OF A LONG TIME IN SERVICE. ITS MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT AT 100 OPERATING HOURS OR ANNUALLY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Full Narrative

On June 25, 1993, about 1820 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N89133, owned and piloted by Christopher L. Cliburn experienced loss of engine power during takeoff climb and landed beyond the pilot's sod runway at Brownsburg, Indiana. The private pilot reported no injury; a single passenger incurred minor injury. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions existed in the vicinity. The personal flight originated without a flight plan and operated under 14 CFR 91. Annual inspection of the engine and airframe was performed about three operating hours before the accident. No mechanical failure or malfunction was observed during post-accident examination of the engine or airframe. The aftermarket foam air filter for the carburetor was loaded with trapped grit and had the appearance of having been in service for an extended period. The filter manufacturer recommends such filters be replaced each 100 hours or annually, whichever occurs first.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 EDT
Nearest AirportCliburn Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89133
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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