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March 26, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N757HZ
East Aurora, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
East Aurora, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757HZ
Operator
Buffalo Air Park
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA063
DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT IN MARGINAL WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT SNOW, THERE WAS A GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER. AT FIRST, THE INSTRUCTOR THOUGHT THE STUDENT HAD THROTTLED BACK AND TOLD HIM TO INCREASE THE POWER. WHEN THE INSTRUCTOR REALIZED THE PROBLEM, HE TOOK THE CONTROLS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTORE THE POWER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
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DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT IN MARGINAL WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT SNOW, THERE WAS A GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER. AT FIRST, THE INSTRUCTOR THOUGHT THE STUDENT HAD THROTTLED BACK AND TOLD HIM TO INCREASE THE POWER. WHEN THE INSTRUCTOR REALIZED THE PROBLEM, HE TOOK THE CONTROLS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTORE THE POWER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757HZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBuffalo Air Park
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 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 16 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:05