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November 4, 1985 · Cessna 152 · N68414
Hughes, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hughes, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68414
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA022
THE TRAINING FLT PROGRESSED NORMALLY UNTIL A LOSS OF PWR FORCED THE STUDENT PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING TO A PLOWED FIELD SHORT OF THERI DESTINATION AIRPORT. THE SUBSEQUENT LANDING SUBSTAINTIALLY DAMAGED THEIR AIRCRAFT. AN ENGINE INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE 2554 HOUR ENGINE SUSTAINED A FAILURE OF THE NO. 1 CYLINDER ROD CAP BOLT. THE ROD BOLT DID NOT EXHIBIT ANY PRE-EXISTING CRAC KS. THE ENGINE WAS EXAMINED 32 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE DURING AN ANNUAL INSP. THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL WAS EXCEEDED BY 554 HOURS.
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THE TRAINING FLT PROGRESSED NORMALLY UNTIL A LOSS OF PWR FORCED THE STUDENT PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING TO A PLOWED FIELD SHORT OF THERI DESTINATION AIRPORT. THE SUBSEQUENT LANDING SUBSTAINTIALLY DAMAGED THEIR AIRCRAFT. AN ENGINE INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE 2554 HOUR ENGINE SUSTAINED A FAILURE OF THE NO. 1 CYLINDER ROD CAP BOLT. THE ROD BOLT DID NOT EXHIBIT ANY PRE-EXISTING CRAC KS. THE ENGINE WAS EXAMINED 32 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE DURING AN ANNUAL INSP. THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL WAS EXCEEDED BY 554 HOURS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68414
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC