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NTSB Identification: FTW00LA071. The docket is stored in the (offline) NTSB Imaging System.

Accident occurred Friday, January 21, 2000 at SLIDELL, TX

Aircraft: Cessna 152, registration: N6179Q

Injuries: 2 Uninjured



Event: 20001212X20367 Status: Final Report Approved On Wednesday, November 29, 2000



NTSB Preliminary Narrative (6120.19A)



On January 21, 2000, at 1600 central standard time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N6179Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing

following a loss of engine power near Slidell, Texas. The airplane was owned and operated by Delta Qualiflight, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas. The

instrument rated private pilot and his pilot-rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not

filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from the Fort Worth Meacham

International Airport at an unknown time and was destined for Ardmore, Oklahoma.



In the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot stated that he was near the Bowie VOR diverting back to

Fort Worth due to weather. The airplane was at 3,500 feet, when the engine experienced a gradual loss of power. The pilot applied carburetor

heat and noted that the engine RPM started to increase. As the airplane began to descend, the "engine stopped." The pilot performed the

"emergency procedures" and secured the engine. The pilot elected to land in a field with a tailwind and 10 degrees of flaps extended. He

reported that the tailwind was "very strong" and his ground roll was "long." The airplane impacted trees and a fence at the end of the field,

structurally damaging the left wing.



At 1553, the weather observation facility in Denton, Texas (located 37 miles southeast of the accident site), reported the wind from 140 degrees

at 15 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet agl, temperature 56 degrees Fahrenheit, dewpoint 31 degrees Fahrenheit,

and altimeter setting 29.99 inches of mercury.



On January 22, 2000, an aircraft mechanic conducted an engine test run at the accident site with all the engine components attached to the

airplane. The mechanic stated that the engine started and operated throughout its power range without any anomalies noted.



NTSB Final Narrative (6120.4)



The airplane experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight after diverting for weather. The pilot stated that the airplane was at

3,500 feet, when the engine experienced a gradual loss of power. The pilot applied carburetor heat and noted that the engine RPM started to

increase. The airplane began to descend, and the 'engine stopped.' The pilot elected to land in a field with a tailwind and 10 degrees of flaps

extended. He reported that the tailwind was 'very strong' and his ground roll was 'long.' The airplane impacted trees and a fence at the end of

the field. An aircraft mechanic conducted an engine test run at the accident site with all the engine components attached to the airplane. The

mechanic stated that the engine started and operated throughout its power range without any anomalies noted.



NTSB Probable Cause Narrative



The pilot's improper approach planning, which resulted in a downwind landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined

reasons.

Occurrences and Sequence of Events

Occurrence: 1, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER(TOTAL) - NONMECHANICAL

Phase of Operation: CRUISE



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 1

1 ( Factor ) REASON FOR OCCURRENCE UNDETERMINED / /



Occurrence: 2, FORCED LANDING

Phase of Operation: EMERGENCY DESCENT/LANDING



Occurrence: 3, ON GROUND/WATER COLLISION WITH OBJECT

Phase of Operation: EMERGENCY LANDING



Sequence of Events for Occurrence Number: 3

1 ( Factor ) WEATHER CONDITION / TAILWIND / (0)

2 ( Cause ) PLANNED APPROACH / IMPROPER / PILOT IN COMMAND

3 (Finding) OBJECT / FENCE / (0)

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


 

 

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