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December 8, 1986 · Cessna 152II · N753AA
Anoka, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anoka, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 152II
Tail Number
N753AA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA042
THE ACFT WAS ON THE FIFTH TOUCH & GO OF THE STUDENT PLT TRAINING FLT WHEN A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AT 100-200 FT AGL DURING CLIMBOUT. THE CFI HAD TO LAND THE ACFT IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. EXAMINATION OF ENG AND FUEL SYSTEM FOUND NO FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS. WX CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE.
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THE ACFT WAS ON THE FIFTH TOUCH & GO OF THE STUDENT PLT TRAINING FLT WHEN A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AT 100-200 FT AGL DURING CLIMBOUT. THE CFI HAD TO LAND THE ACFT IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. EXAMINATION OF ENG AND FUEL SYSTEM FOUND NO FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS. WX CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportGATEWAY (1nm SSE)
Runway16
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width135 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152II
Tail NumberN753AA
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 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC