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July 20, 1987 · Cessna 152 · N64935
Graham, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Graham, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N64935
Operator
American Air Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA171
THE APPROXIMATE HALF TANKS OF FUEL WHICH THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTEDLY OBSERVED ON BOARD DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (AND WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON BOARD AT THAT TIME) APPARENTLY LEAKED OUT THROUGH THE BROKEN FUEL LINE FITTING AT THE CARBURETOR WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT REST AT THE CRASH SITE, EVEN THOUGH NO STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED BY THOSE WHO EXAMINED THE AIRCRAFT LATER THAT NIGHT. THE SATISFACTORY POST ACCIDENT ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK REVEALED THE ENGINE WAS CAPABLE OF NORMAL OPERATION. THE REASON FOR ITS ALLEGED FAILURE DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB FROM THE GRAHAM AIRPORT WAS NOT DISCOVERED. AFTER THE POWER LOSS A FORCED LANDING WAS INITIATED. DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT FOR THIS LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWER LINE WHICH PULLED IT INTO THE GROUND.
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THE APPROXIMATE HALF TANKS OF FUEL WHICH THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTEDLY OBSERVED ON BOARD DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (AND WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON BOARD AT THAT TIME) APPARENTLY LEAKED OUT THROUGH THE BROKEN FUEL LINE FITTING AT THE CARBURETOR WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT REST AT THE CRASH SITE, EVEN THOUGH NO STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED BY THOSE WHO EXAMINED THE AIRCRAFT LATER THAT NIGHT. THE SATISFACTORY POST ACCIDENT ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK REVEALED THE ENGINE WAS CAPABLE OF NORMAL OPERATION. THE REASON FOR ITS ALLEGED FAILURE DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB FROM THE GRAHAM AIRPORT WAS NOT DISCOVERED. AFTER THE POWER LOSS A FORCED LANDING WAS INITIATED. DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT FOR THIS LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWER LINE WHICH PULLED IT INTO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 CDT
Nearest AirportGraham Municipal (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN64935
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Air Academy
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 18 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO