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May 22, 1987 · Cessna 152 · N6136Q
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6136Q
Operator
St Louis University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA109
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DEPARTED ST. LOUIS DOWNTOWN-PARKS AIRPORT (CPS) ON A ROUND-ROBIN FLIGHT WITH PLANNED STOPS AT ST. CLAIR MEMORIAL AIRPORT (K39), MISSOURI, AND RICHLAND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (M034), MISSOURI. THE RETURN FLIGHT TO CPS INCLUDED ANOTHER STOP AT K39. NO REFUELING WAS PERFORMED ENROUTE, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT AND THE FAA. THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AFTER 3 HOURS AND 55 MINUTES OF FLIGHT TIME, AND SUBSEQUENTLY LOST POWER, FORCING THE PILOT TO ATTEMPT AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER WHEN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT. A POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO FIND ANY SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANKS AND THERE WERE NO PRE-EXISTING DISCREPANCIES FOUND IN THE POWERPLANT TO SUGGEST AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST 3 MILES SHORT OF A SUITABLE AERODROME.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DEPARTED ST. LOUIS DOWNTOWN-PARKS AIRPORT (CPS) ON A ROUND-ROBIN FLIGHT WITH PLANNED STOPS AT ST. CLAIR MEMORIAL AIRPORT (K39), MISSOURI, AND RICHLAND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (M034), MISSOURI. THE RETURN FLIGHT TO CPS INCLUDED ANOTHER STOP AT K39. NO REFUELING WAS PERFORMED ENROUTE, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT AND THE FAA. THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AFTER 3 HOURS AND 55 MINUTES OF FLIGHT TIME, AND SUBSEQUENTLY LOST POWER, FORCING THE PILOT TO ATTEMPT AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER WHEN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT. A POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO FIND ANY SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANKS AND THERE WERE NO PRE-EXISTING DISCREPANCIES FOUND IN THE POWERPLANT TO SUGGEST AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST 3 MILES SHORT OF A SUITABLE AERODROME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6136Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSt Louis University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC