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June 19, 1992 · Peres 5151 · N5151M
Erie, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Erie, PA
Aircraft
Peres 5151
Tail Number
N5151M
Operator
Victor Peres
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92DGM02
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ON CLIMBOUT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING GOOD, AND THEN IT LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD, BUT LANDED SHORT AND STRUCK TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE #2 CYLINDER PISTON HAD SEIZED.
NTSB Probable Cause
SEIZURE OF THE #2 PISTON WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ON CLIMBOUT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING GOOD, AND THEN IT LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD, BUT LANDED SHORT AND STRUCK TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE #2 CYLINDER PISTON HAD SEIZED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPeres 5151
Tail NumberN5151M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVictor Peres
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO