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February 8, 1992 · Cessna 150M · N9286U
Stuart, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stuart, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N9286U
Operator
Flight Training International
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA080
BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLT, THE FUEL TANKS WERE FILLED & THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR 1.2 HRS, UNEVENTFULLY. THE ACCIDENT FLT STUDENT PREFLIGHTED THE ACFT & HE & THE CFI DEPARTED FOR AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. AFTER CLIMBING FROM 1,500 TO 2,000 FT, THE CFI STATED THAT THE ENG RPM DROPPED TO 1,000, & THE ENG BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE CFI DITCHED THE ACFT OFFSHORE. THE ACFT WAS RECOVERED & ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER, THE THROTTLE & MIXTURE CONTROLS WERE ATTACHED TO THE CARB. VALVE CONTINUITY & COMPRESSION IN ALL CYLINDERS WAS VERIFIED. FUEL QUANTITY WAS SUFFICIENT TO SUSTAIN ENG OPERATION. NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF ENG POWER.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLT, THE FUEL TANKS WERE FILLED & THE ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR 1.2 HRS, UNEVENTFULLY. THE ACCIDENT FLT STUDENT PREFLIGHTED THE ACFT & HE & THE CFI DEPARTED FOR AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. AFTER CLIMBING FROM 1,500 TO 2,000 FT, THE CFI STATED THAT THE ENG RPM DROPPED TO 1,000, & THE ENG BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE CFI DITCHED THE ACFT OFFSHORE. THE ACFT WAS RECOVERED & ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER, THE THROTTLE & MIXTURE CONTROLS WERE ATTACHED TO THE CARB. VALVE CONTINUITY & COMPRESSION IN ALL CYLINDERS WAS VERIFIED. FUEL QUANTITY WAS SUFFICIENT TO SUSTAIN ENG OPERATION. NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF ENG POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN9286U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight Training International
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO