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NTSB Identification: FTW01LA078.

Accident occurred Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Oklahoma City, OK

Aircraft: Cessna 152, registration: N757GP

Injuries: 2 Minor

Event: 20010315X00585 Status: Preliminary

NTSB Preliminary Narrative (6120.19A)

On March 14, 2001, at 0815 central standard time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N757GP, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain during a

forced landing following a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb from the Downtown Airpark Airport, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The private pilot, who was the registered owner and operator of the airplane, and his passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological

conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight was originating

at the time of the accident.

According to rescue personnel, the pilot stated that he departed from runway 16 and experienced "engine trouble" during the initial takeoff climb.

Subsequently, a forced landing was initiated and the airplane impacted power wires, trees, the terrain south of the airport. The airplane came

to rest inverted in the parking area of a strip mall. There was no damage to the mall structure or to any person on the ground.

According to photographs, the engine and propeller remained intact. The propeller's spinner assembly was not damaged and it did not exhibit

any scratching or rotational damage. A fire consumed the cockpit, cabin, empennage, and sections of each wing. The horizontal stabilizer and

vertical stabilizer remained intact; however, displayed impact damage.

Occurrences and Sequence of Events

No Occurrence records were found for:

NTSB Identification: FTW01LA078

Event ID: 20010315X00585

Aircraft Key: 1

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