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August 23, 2008 · Cessna 152 · N65436

Ormond Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N65436
Operator
Ormond Beach Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA171

The flight instructor and student pilot of the Cessna 152 found water in the fuel tanks during the preflight inspection. Large amounts of fuel had to be sumped to ensure all the water was removed. Their 1-hour instructional flight was uneventful. They returned to the departing airport, landed and took a short break from flying. They then returned to the airplane to continue the instructional training of touch-and-go landings. The fuel system was not sumped before the second flight. During the initial climb after the first touch-and-go, the engine lost all power about 300 feet above the ground. The flight instructor took over control of the airplane and landed on a golf course fairway, striking trees before coming to a stop. Postcrash examination revealed 6 ounces of water in the gascolator and the right fuel tank cap had indication of leaking and infiltration.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Task performance-Inspection-Preflight inspection-Flight crew

Full Narrative

The flight instructor of the Cessna 152 stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that during the preflight inspection, he and the student pilot found water in the fuel tanks when sumped. They continued draining the fuel until no water was found in the fuel samples obtained from the wing tank and gascolator. Their 1-hour instructional flight was uneventful. They returned to the departing airport, landed and took a short break from flying. The instructor and student pilot returned to the airplane to continue training, and were going to stay in the traffic pattern of the airport. The fuel system was not sumped before the second flight. During the initial climb after the first touch-and-go, the engine lost all power about 300 feet above the ground. The flight instructor took over control of the airplane and elected to land on a golf course fairway adjacent to the airport. The airplane touched down on the fairway, striking trees before coming to a stop. During the on-scene examination of the wreckage by FAA inspectors, 6 ounces of water was removed from the gascolator. The right fuel tank cap had stains consistent with leaking and possible infiltration into the fuel tank.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:34 EDT
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Municipal (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN65436
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrmond Beach Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 30 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time14:40
Weather SourceWFAC

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