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October 28, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N6470L
Firebird Lake, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Firebird Lake, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6470L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA034
THE CFI REPORTED THAT WHILE FLYING IN THE FLT SCHOOL'S DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREA AT 3800 FT MSL SHE REDUCED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SIMULATING AN IN-FLT EMERG FOR HER STUDENT. THE STUDENT RESPONDED PROPERLY. THE CFI STATED SHE CLEARED THE ENG, WHILE USING CARB HEAT, DURING THE GLIDE. WHEN BETWEEN 400 & 500 FT AGL, THE CFI DIRECTED A GO-AROUND & THE STUDENT PLT RESPONDED WITH FULL THROTTLE & CARB HEAT TO OFF. THE ENG CONTINUED TO OPERATE BUT NO POWER ABOVE IDLE WAS OBTAINED. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT ENG FAILED TO REVEAL ANY REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS.
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THE CFI REPORTED THAT WHILE FLYING IN THE FLT SCHOOL'S DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREA AT 3800 FT MSL SHE REDUCED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SIMULATING AN IN-FLT EMERG FOR HER STUDENT. THE STUDENT RESPONDED PROPERLY. THE CFI STATED SHE CLEARED THE ENG, WHILE USING CARB HEAT, DURING THE GLIDE. WHEN BETWEEN 400 & 500 FT AGL, THE CFI DIRECTED A GO-AROUND & THE STUDENT PLT RESPONDED WITH FULL THROTTLE & CARB HEAT TO OFF. THE ENG CONTINUED TO OPERATE BUT NO POWER ABOVE IDLE WAS OBTAINED. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT ENG FAILED TO REVEAL ANY REASON FOR THE POWER LOSS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6470L
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 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time08:15
Weather SourcePILO