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November 5, 1984 · Cessna C-152 · N25575
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Cessna C-152
Tail Number
N25575
Operator
Ralph L Kessler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84LA023
WHILE CRUISING AT 800 FT MSL THE PLT STATD THAT THE ENG SPUTTERED AND LOST ALL PWR AS HE OPENED THE THROTTLE. DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING THE PLT VEERED TO THE LEFT BECAUSE OF A BLDG LOCATED AT THE END OF THE FIELD. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. AN ENG EXAM AND RUNUP REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURES. WX CONDITION WERE CONDUCTIVE TO CARB INCING.
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WHILE CRUISING AT 800 FT MSL THE PLT STATD THAT THE ENG SPUTTERED AND LOST ALL PWR AS HE OPENED THE THROTTLE. DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING THE PLT VEERED TO THE LEFT BECAUSE OF A BLDG LOCATED AT THE END OF THE FIELD. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. AN ENG EXAM AND RUNUP REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURES. WX CONDITION WERE CONDUCTIVE TO CARB INCING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-152
Tail NumberN25575
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRalph L Kessler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:46
Weather SourceWFAC