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August 20, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N89271
Ada, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ada, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89271
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW88LA149
AFTER A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, THE AIRPLANE LANDED IN A SOFT, PLOWED FIELD, 50 FEET SHORT OF A RUNWAY AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, IT NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR, THE PILOT SAID HE MIGHT HAVE RUN OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOT TOLD THE ASI THERE WAS STILL FUEL BEING INDICATED IN THE SYSTEM AFTER THE POWER LOSS AND SAID THERE WAS FUEL COMING OUT OF THE FUEL CAP AFTER THE ACCIDENT. WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS SALVAGED, THE TANKS WERE EMPTY AND NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM.
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AFTER A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, THE AIRPLANE LANDED IN A SOFT, PLOWED FIELD, 50 FEET SHORT OF A RUNWAY AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, IT NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR, THE PILOT SAID HE MIGHT HAVE RUN OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOT TOLD THE ASI THERE WAS STILL FUEL BEING INDICATED IN THE SYSTEM AFTER THE POWER LOSS AND SAID THERE WAS FUEL COMING OUT OF THE FUEL CAP AFTER THE ACCIDENT. WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS SALVAGED, THE TANKS WERE EMPTY AND NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAda Municipal (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89271
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 22 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO