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June 1, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N25352

Hinton, OK

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Hinton, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25352
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW88LA113

THE PILOT DEPARTED BETHANY, OKLAHOMA ON A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT WITH THE FUEL TANKS SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 1/2 FULL. AFTER ABOUT A 1.5 HOUR FLIGHT, HE LANDED AT THE RED ROCK AIRPORT IN HINTON, OKLAHOMA. NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IN HINTON AND ON THE ENSUING INITIAL CLIMBOUT AFTER TAKEOFF, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE ACFT REACHED ABOUT 200 FT AGL BEFORE IT BEGAN LOSING ALT. THE PLT SAID HE LOWERED 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS BEFORE THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH SMALL TREES AND NOSED DOWN INTO THE GROUND. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT DEPARTED BETHANY, OKLAHOMA ON A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT WITH THE FUEL TANKS SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 1/2 FULL. AFTER ABOUT A 1.5 HOUR FLIGHT, HE LANDED AT THE RED ROCK AIRPORT IN HINTON, OKLAHOMA. NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IN HINTON AND ON THE ENSUING INITIAL CLIMBOUT AFTER TAKEOFF, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE ACFT REACHED ABOUT 200 FT AGL BEFORE IT BEGAN LOSING ALT. THE PLT SAID HE LOWERED 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS BEFORE THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH SMALL TREES AND NOSED DOWN INTO THE GROUND. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportREDROCK (5nm SSE)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25352
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data