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January 21, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N714UU
Flynn, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Flynn, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N714UU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA040
THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ABOUT 9 MILES SHORT OF THE PILOT'S PLANNED DESTINATION. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 75 FEET THE AIRPLANE WHEELS BOGGED IN AND IT FLIPPED INVERTED. THE OWNER OF THE AIRCRAFT, MR. JERRELL CROSBY, STATED HE SUSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL SUPPLY WAS EXHAUSTED WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. HE WAS CONTACTED AGAIN, AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS RECOVERED, TO SEE IF ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. AT THIS TIME HE STATED HIS EARLIER SUSPICIONS WERE CONFIRMED AND THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ABOUT 9 MILES SHORT OF THE PILOT'S PLANNED DESTINATION. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 75 FEET THE AIRPLANE WHEELS BOGGED IN AND IT FLIPPED INVERTED. THE OWNER OF THE AIRCRAFT, MR. JERRELL CROSBY, STATED HE SUSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL SUPPLY WAS EXHAUSTED WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. HE WAS CONTACTED AGAIN, AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS RECOVERED, TO SEE IF ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. AT THIS TIME HE STATED HIS EARLIER SUSPICIONS WERE CONFIRMED AND THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN714UU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind205°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO