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June 17, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N67711

Benton, KS

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Benton, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67711
Operator
Benton Airport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA173

WHILE PERFORMING PRACTICE ENGINE OUT PROCEDURES THE STUDENT PLT POSITIONED THE ACFT FOR A SIMULATED LANDING TO A WHEAT FIELD. AT PRACTICE ALT THE ENG WAS SHUT DOWN TO SIMULATE ENG OUT FLT CHARACTERISTICS. THE ENG WAS RE-STARTED & LEFT IN IDLE POSITION. AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL THE STUDENT PLT ADDED POWER, BUT THE ENG SPUTTERED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE GO-AROUND. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT & BEGAN PUMPING THE THROTTLE BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. HE PUSHED THE THROTTLE FORWARD SLOWLY & THE ENG QUIT. A LANDING WAS MADE IN A WHEAT FIELD & DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER INVERTED. THE ENG WAS LATER TEST RUN & NO DISCREPANCIES WERE NOTED.

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WHILE PERFORMING PRACTICE ENGINE OUT PROCEDURES THE STUDENT PLT POSITIONED THE ACFT FOR A SIMULATED LANDING TO A WHEAT FIELD. AT PRACTICE ALT THE ENG WAS SHUT DOWN TO SIMULATE ENG OUT FLT CHARACTERISTICS. THE ENG WAS RE-STARTED & LEFT IN IDLE POSITION. AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL THE STUDENT PLT ADDED POWER, BUT THE ENG SPUTTERED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE GO-AROUND. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT & BEGAN PUMPING THE THROTTLE BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. HE PUSHED THE THROTTLE FORWARD SLOWLY & THE ENG QUIT. A LANDING WAS MADE IN A WHEAT FIELD & DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER INVERTED. THE ENG WAS LATER TEST RUN & NO DISCREPANCIES WERE NOTED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67711
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBenton Airport
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 35 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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