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NTSB Identification: FTW00LA182. The docket is stored in the (offline) NTSB Imaging System.

Accident occurred Monday, June 19, 2000 at MCALLEN, TX

Aircraft: Cessna 152, registration: N94290

Injuries: 2 Uninjured



Event: 20001212X21232 Status: Final Report Approved On Tuesday, May 08, 2001



NTSB Preliminary Narrative (6120.19A)



On June 19, 2000, at 1850 central daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N94290, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees during a

forced landing following a loss of engine power near McAllen, Texas. The airplane was registered to and operated by McCreery Aviation Co.,

Inc., of McAllen, Texas. The flight instructor and the student pilot did not receive injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight

plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local flight departed the McAllen Airport approximately

10 minutes prior to the accident.



The flight instructor reported that while climbing through 1,500 feet, "the engine temperature was increasing more than normal." The flight

instructor lowered the nose to cool the engine; however, a few minutes had passed when he noticed that the oil temperature gauge needle was

in the red arc, subsequently, the engine lost total power. After several attempts to restart the engine had failed, the instructor initiated a forced

landing to an airstrip northwest of the McAllen Miller International Airport near McAllen, Texas. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted

trees approximately 50-60 feet short of the airstrip. Subsequently, the nose and right main landing gear separated, and the airplane's fuselage

buckled aft.



The accident flight was the second flight for the student pilot.



According to the engine logbook, on June 5, 2000, the Lycoming O-235-N2C engine (serial number L-1257215), had accumulated 2,300.6 hours

total time, received an oil change, and was serviced with 6 quarts of Aeroshell 100W oil, and no metal particles were found in the oil filter.



On June 19th and 20th, 2000, an FAA inspector and a certified aircraft mechanic examined the aircraft. The engine "pulled through" at the

accident site with no evidence of binding internally. Fuel samples from both fuel tanks revealed no evidence of fuel contamination, and the tanks

were drained containing a "minimum of 40 gallons." Fuel system continuity was verified, and no anomalies were revealed with the fuel system.

The oil quantity could not be measured due to a damaged quick drain fitting on the oil pan. The oil filter was removed, inspected, and no evidence

of contamination was observed. The paper filter was sent to Aviation Laboratories, of Kenner, Louisiana, and the results concluded the "patch

sent has normal wear particles." All the engine cooling baffles were observed to be in their correct position. A compression test was

performed on all the cylinders with readings of 71 or 72 over 80. No anomalies were noted with the ignition system of the engine. The

examination revealed no anomalies with the engine. At the time of the accident, the engine had accumulated 2,319.3 hours total time.



NTSB Final Narrative (6120.4)



The flight instructor reported that while climbing through 1,500 feet, 'the engine temperature was increasing more than normal.' After a few

minutes had passed, the instructor noticed that the oil temperature gauge needle was in the red arc. The instructor lowered the nose to cool the

engine; however, the engine lost total power. After several attempts to restart the engine had failed, the instructor initiated a forced landing to

an airstrip. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees, the nose and right main landing gear separated, and the fuselage buckled aft.

Post accident-examination by an FAA inspector revealed no anomalies with the engine.



NTSB Probable Cause Narrative



Loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.



Occurrences and Sequence of Events

Occurrence: 1, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

Phase of Operation: CLIMB



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 1

1 ( Cause ) REASON FOR OCCURRENCE UNDETERMINED / /



Occurrence: 2, FORCED LANDING

Phase of Operation: EMERGENCY DESCENT/LANDING



Occurrence: 3, IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH OBJECT

Phase of Operation: EMERGENCY DESCENT/LANDING



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 3

2 (Finding) OBJECT / TREE(S) / (0)

3 ( Factor ) TERRAIN CONDITIONS / NONE SUITABLE / (0)


 

 

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