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August 16, 1987 · Cessna 152 · N65451
Madera, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madera, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N65451
Operator
Executive Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA301
AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN FOR 3 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES THE ENGINE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A FORCED LANDING APPROACH TO AN OPEN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. GROUND WITNESSES WHO WERE ON SCENE SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A FUEL SPILL NOR DID THEY DETECT AN ODOR OF FUEL IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT HE OBTAINED ONLY 3 QUARTS OF FUEL FROM THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL SYSTEM AFTER THE ACCIDENT. HE STATED THAT AFTER REPLACING THE PROPELLER AND ADDING FUEL TO THE TANKS THE ENGINE STARTED AND RAN.
Full Narrative
AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN FOR 3 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES THE ENGINE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A FORCED LANDING APPROACH TO AN OPEN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. GROUND WITNESSES WHO WERE ON SCENE SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A FUEL SPILL NOR DID THEY DETECT AN ODOR OF FUEL IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT HE OBTAINED ONLY 3 QUARTS OF FUEL FROM THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL SYSTEM AFTER THE ACCIDENT. HE STATED THAT AFTER REPLACING THE PROPELLER AND ADDING FUEL TO THE TANKS THE ENGINE STARTED AND RAN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:14 PDT
Nearest AirportPVTSTRIP (14nm S)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN65451
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExecutive Flyers
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 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:57
Weather SourceWFAC