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September 9, 2003 · Cessna 152 · N5172B

Kissimmee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5172B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA03LA179

The student pilot stated, after taking off, and at an altitude of about 200 to 300 feet mean sea level, the engine lost power. The pilot made a 180-degree turn back to the airport, but was unable to reach the runway, and impacted with trees on the northwest corner of the airport. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated that several discrepancies were found during the postaccident examination of the engine. The shielding was separated on five of the eight ignition leads, the No. 2 cylinder ignition lead was misfiring into the shielding, and there was excessive play in the carburetor throttle shaft. The contacts on the distributor blocks of both magnetos were burned and worn, and the fuel screen was very dirty.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance.

Full Narrative

On September 9, 2003, about 0905 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N5172B, owned and operated by Orlando Flight Training Inc., lost engine power and impacted with trees during a forced landing, at the Kissimmee Airport, Kissimmee, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed. The local instructional flight was conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane incurred substantial damage and the student pilot reported minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time. The student pilot stated, after taking off, and at an altitude of about 200 to 300 feet mean sea level, the engine lost power. The pilot made a 180-degree turn back to the airport, but was unable to reach the runway, and impacted with trees on the northwest corner of the airport. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated that several discrepancies were found during the postaccident examination of the engine. The shielding was separated on five of the eight ignition leads, the No. 2 cylinder ignition lead was misfiring into the shielding, and there was excessive play in the carburetor throttle shaft. The contacts on the distributor blocks of both magnetos were burned and worn, and the fuel screen was very dirty.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:05 EDT
Nearest AirportKissimmee (0nm)
Runway330
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5172B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 117
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time14:05
Weather SourceWFAC

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