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June 20, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N4947H

Scottsdale, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4947H
Operator
Bill R Preece
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX82DA228

DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR PILOT (IP) WERE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. AFTER PRACTICING A SOFT FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING, THE STUDENT INITIATED A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF WITH FULL POWER AND 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING THROUGH ABOUT 60 FT AGL. THE IP TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INITIATED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. HE LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD, BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE PLANE BEFORE HITTING A FENCE. AFTER HITTING A FENCE, THE PLANE NOSED OVER. ON 6/30/82, THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND CHECKED. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE REPORTED EXCEPT FOR AN EXCESSIVE DROP WHEN THE MAGNETOS WERE CHECKED.

Full Narrative

DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR PILOT (IP) WERE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. AFTER PRACTICING A SOFT FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING, THE STUDENT INITIATED A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF WITH FULL POWER AND 10 DEGREES OF FLAPS. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING THROUGH ABOUT 60 FT AGL. THE IP TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INITIATED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. HE LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD, BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE PLANE BEFORE HITTING A FENCE. AFTER HITTING A FENCE, THE PLANE NOSED OVER. ON 6/30/82, THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND CHECKED. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE REPORTED EXCEPT FOR AN EXCESSIVE DROP WHEN THE MAGNETOS WERE CHECKED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:26 MST
Nearest AirportScottsdale (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4947H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBill R Preece
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 27 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind290° @ 4 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg

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