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August 20, 2010 · Cessna 152 · N93588

Hollywood, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93588
Operator
Rodger E Perry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10LA434

The pilot stated that prior to the flight, he conducted a preflight inspection and engine run-up during which he noted no anomalies. After takeoff, when the airplane was about 250 feet above ground level (agl), the engine sputtered and experienced a loss of power. The pilot immediately lowered the nose of the airplane and the engine started. He maneuvered the airplane in a left turn to avoid a housing complex and entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, maintaining 250 feet agl. The airplane was abeam mid-field when the engine lost power again. The pilot lowered the nose of the airplane to maintain airspeed and turned toward the runway. The airplane touched down on the last one-third of the runway, and continued off the end. The nosewheel collided with a rut and the airplane nosed over inverted, resulting in structural damage to the airframe. The airplane contained adequate fuel and an examination of the engine did not reveal any pre impact mechanical malfunctions. A subsequent test-run of the engine was performed, with no anomalies noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C

Full Narrative

On August 20, 2010, at 0920 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N93588, registered to Risk Mondial Aviation Inc., experience a total loss of engine power while in the traffic pattern at North Perry Airport (HWO), Hollywood, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot and one passenger reported no injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal flight was operated in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight originated from HWO at 0918. The pilot stated he conducted a preflight inspection prior to the flight and the airplane had 22.5 gallons of fuel on board at takeoff. No anomalies were noted during engine start, taxi, or engine run up. The flight departed from runway 27 left and the airplane was at 250 feet above ground level (agl) when the engine sputtered and quit. The pilot immediately lowered the nose of the airplane and the engine started. He made a left turn to avoid a housing complex and entered a left downwind for runway 27 left, maintaining 250 feet agl. The airplane was abeam mid-field and the engine quit again. He The pilot lowered the nose of the airplane to maintain airspeed and turned towards runway 27 left. The airplane touched down on the last one-third of the runway and traveled off the end of the runway. The nose wheel collided with a rut and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. An engine examination was conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector on August 25, 2010. The top spark plugs were removed and a compression check was performed using a differential compression check tool. All cylinders read "80/80." A timing check was performed on the engine using a timing light and the timing was plus or minus 2 degrees in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Fuel was present in the gascolator and the carburetor. The rocker box covers were removed and the propeller was rotated by hand. Continuity of the crankshaft was confirmed to the rear accessory gears and to the valve train. The magnetos were removed and bench tested. All components were replaced on the airplane pending an engine run. An engine run was conducted on August 31, 2010, with the engine installed on the airplane. The damaged propeller was removed and a new propeller was installed. The engine was started, ran at idle power, and the throttle was increased to takeoff power. The engine was run for about 2 minutes and there was no indication of engine vibration or loss of engine power. The throttle was reduced to idle power and shut down. The reported loss of engine reported by the pilot could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Perry Airport (0nm)
Runway27L
Runway Length3255 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93588
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRodger E Perry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:04
Weather SourceWFAC

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