Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 152 near Madisonville, TN — 2022-02-28

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Date
2022-02-28
Location
Madisonville, TN, USA
Airport
MNV
Aircraft
CESSNA 152
Registration
N68218
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Descent

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

During descent, after a short local flight, the engine lost partial power. The pilot advanced the throttle and turned on the carburetor heat; however, power was not restored to the engine. He performed a forced landing to a wet, grassy field. The main landing gear wheels locked up and the airplane contacted a tree stump during the landing roll. Although a review of the maintenance records revealed the airplane’s engine had not been overhauled in 24 years, exceeding the recommended engine overhaul time of 12 years, a postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have opted for a precautionary landing before engine issues arose.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents7

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