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April 25, 1982 · Cessna 172N · N21551
Hayward, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N21551
Operator
Jack Allen
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82FVD14
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH FOR A SIMULATED SHORT FIELD LANDING, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOTS WERE UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, AND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING. CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE FOR CARBURETOR ICE, BUT THE INSTRUCTOR REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS ON. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED NO PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE ENGINE STARTED AND RAN DURING AN OPERATIONAL CHECK.
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WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH FOR A SIMULATED SHORT FIELD LANDING, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOTS WERE UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, AND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING. CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE FOR CARBURETOR ICE, BUT THE INSTRUCTOR REPORTED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS ON. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED NO PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE ENGINE STARTED AND RAN DURING AN OPERATIONAL CHECK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:56 PDT
Nearest AirportHayward Air Terminal (0nm N)
Runway28L
Runway Length5156 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN21551
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJack Allen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg