N67334

Substantial
Minor

Cessna 152KS/N: 15281762

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 14, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08CA161
Location
Okeechobee, FL
Event ID
20080528X00736
Coordinates
27.261667, -80.858329
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N67334
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15281762
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
152KC152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
N70FT INC
Address
301 DYER BLVD STE 102
Status
Deregistered
City
KISSIMMEE
State / Zip Code
FL 34741-4675
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the 145-hour pilot of the Cessna 152, she departed on a cross-country flight with the intent of stopping at several airports along the way. The pilot performed a touch-and-go landing at one airport and subsequently made a full stop landing at the next airport. The airplane was serviced with 6 gallons of fuel, and the pilot then restarted the airplane and departed for her original airport. About 10 minutes after taking off, the engine lost power. The pilot followed the published emergency procedures and attempted two unsuccessful restarts of the engine while searching for a forced landing area. The pilot landed the airplane on a road, but it nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position resulting in the substantial damage of the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no obvious mechanical deficiencies with the engine. The inspector also observed that the gascolator contained a significant amount of water. In an interview with the inspector, the pilot stated that she drained the fuel tank sumps before her first flight but did no do so before the accident flight. The pilot also stated she did not drain the gascolator prior to the accident flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA161