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November 22, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N5327M
Waipahu, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waipahu, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5327M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA051
THE PLT DRAGGED BOTH WINGS THROUGH A SUGAR CANE CROP DURING LANDING ROLL ON A GRAVEL ROAD AFTER A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE HAD 4040 TOTAL HOURS AND HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY OVERHAULED 1655 HOURS PRIOR. THE PLT INDICATED THAT THE ENG HAD A TOP OVERHAUL JUST PRIOR TO THE 1.5 HOUR FLT. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE LOSS OF POWER.
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THE PLT DRAGGED BOTH WINGS THROUGH A SUGAR CANE CROP DURING LANDING ROLL ON A GRAVEL ROAD AFTER A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE HAD 4040 TOTAL HOURS AND HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY OVERHAULED 1655 HOURS PRIOR. THE PLT INDICATED THAT THE ENG HAD A TOP OVERHAUL JUST PRIOR TO THE 1.5 HOUR FLT. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE LOSS OF POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 HST
Nearest AirportHONOLULU (8nm NW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5327M
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 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:30
Weather SourceWFAC