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March 22, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N757PH
California, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
California, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757PH
Operator
Atc
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO91LA038
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON TAKEOFF CLIMB AT ABOUT 350 FEET MSL WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT CONDUCTED A FORCED LANDING AND LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD IN A FIELD. THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN AND IT OPERATED OVER VARIOUS POWER SETTINGS WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL DEFECT NOTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND ON GROUND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON TAKEOFF CLIMB AT ABOUT 350 FEET MSL WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT CONDUCTED A FORCED LANDING AND LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD IN A FIELD. THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN AND IT OPERATED OVER VARIOUS POWER SETTINGS WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL DEFECT NOTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757PH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAtc
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 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC