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November 30, 2001 · Cessna 152 · N95565

Perry, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Perry, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N95565
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA046

During a dual instructional flight, the CFI initiated a simulated engine failure at altitude by reducing the throttle to idle. At 500 feet AGL, he instructed the student pilot to recover and initiate a go-around. As the student added power, the engine lost power and the CFI took over the controls to attempt to restart the engine to no avail. The CFI continued the approach to the previously selected field. Upon touchdown, the nose landing gear sank into the soft ground and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. After the accident, a new propeller was installed and the engine was started and operated without further problems. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On November 30, 2001, approximately 1400 central standard time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N95565, registered to and operated by the Texas State Technical College(TSTC), of Waco, Texas, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Perry, Texas. The flight instructor and the student pilot receiving instruction were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company VFR flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local flight originated from the TSTC Waco Airport, Waco Texas, at 1330. According to information reported by the flight instructor and in the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) the flight instructor initiated a simulated engine failure at altitide by reducing the throttle to idle. The flight instructor added that at about 500 feet AGL, he instructed the student pilot to recover and initiate a go-around. As the pilot added power, the engine lost power and the flight instructor took over the controls to attempt to restart the engine. The flight instructor elected to continue the approach to the previously selected field. Soon after touchdown, the nose landing gear sank into the soft ground and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the empenage, the engine firewall and the landing gear assembly. The aircraft was recovered to the operator's maintanenace facilities to facilitate further testing and examination. A new propeller was installed and the engine was started and operated without further problems. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN95565
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 59
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Weather SourceWIT

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