# NTSB CHI92LA130: Cessna 152, N46034, Hanover, IN, April 18, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 18, 1992, 12:00 local (16:00 UTC)
- Place: Hanover, IN
- Coordinates: 38.709556, -85.470809 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.7096&lon=-85.4708&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 26, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15427
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA130
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15427/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA130

## Probable cause

INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHEN THE ENGINE LOST PARTIAL POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT.  FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PRESENCE OF CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, AND SOFT TERRAIN IN THE AREA SELECTED FOR A FORCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, cruise
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose down, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE REPORTED A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS HE WAS GIVING INSTRUCTION IN POWER OFF AND APPROACH TO LANDING STALLS TO A DUAL STUDENT.  HIS ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL AND HE PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING.  DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE NOSED DOWN IN SOFT TERRAIN. WEATHER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE (TEMPERATURE 74 DEGREES, DEWPOINT 60 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) WERE PRESENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N46034](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46034), registered now, S/N 15282986, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15282986
- Airframe hours: 5534
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Kentucky Flying Service Corp.
- Registered owner: Kentucky Flying Service Corp.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, March 13, 1992, 62 hours before
- Departed: LOU, LOUISVILLE, KY

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; flight instructor, airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 2,152 total, 1,500 in this make and model, 2,111 as pilot in command, 250 in the last 90 days, 63 in the last 30 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 10,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: LOU, 35 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19920418010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920418010389A), Apr 18, 1992: Cessna 152, Hanover, IN, Substantial damage. Lost power during practice maneuvers. Nosed up landing in soft field. No engine defects. Conditions for carb icing.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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