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January 17, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N65418
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N65418
Operator
Silver Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA068
THREE DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLT, THE VACUUM PUMP WAS REMOVED AND HAD NOT BEEN REINSTALLED. THE CFI & STUDENT PREFLIGHTED THE ACFT WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. THE ENGINE START & RUN-UP PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WERE REPORTED AS NORMAL. THE FLT DEPARTED & THE CFI STATED THAT THE ENG WOULD NOT DEVELOP POWER GREATER THAN 1,200 RPM. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A ROAD, THE NOSE GEAR TRAVELLED INTO A DITCH & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. EXAM OF THE ACFT AT THE ACCIDENT SITE, REVEALED OIL COATED THE BOTTOM OF THE FUSELAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE RECORD KEEPING BY THE OPERATION, AND FAILURE OF THE CFI TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES.
Full Narrative
THREE DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLT, THE VACUUM PUMP WAS REMOVED AND HAD NOT BEEN REINSTALLED. THE CFI & STUDENT PREFLIGHTED THE ACFT WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. THE ENGINE START & RUN-UP PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WERE REPORTED AS NORMAL. THE FLT DEPARTED & THE CFI STATED THAT THE ENG WOULD NOT DEVELOP POWER GREATER THAN 1,200 RPM. DURING THE FORCED LANDING ON A ROAD, THE NOSE GEAR TRAVELLED INTO A DITCH & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. EXAM OF THE ACFT AT THE ACCIDENT SITE, REVEALED OIL COATED THE BOTTOM OF THE FUSELAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN65418
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSilver Express
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 14 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:49
Weather SourceWFAC