# NTSB FTW00LA071: Cessna 152, N6179Q, Slidell, TX, January 21, 2000 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: January 21, 2000, 16:00 local (22:00 UTC) - Place: Slidell, TX - Coordinates: 33.229282, -97.589843 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.2293&lon=-97.5898&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 29, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 48508 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW00LA071 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/48508/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA071 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper approach planning, which resulted in a downwind landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise - reason for occurrence undetermined (contributing factor) - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - On ground/water collision with object, emergency landing - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor) - planned approach - improper, pilot in command (cause) - object - fence - object - tree(s) ## Analysis 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. ## Factual narrative 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. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6179Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6179Q), registered now, S/N 15285185 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 152 - Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 152-85185 - Airframe hours: 9664 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Delta Aeronautics, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Departed: FTW, FORT WORTH, TX - Destination: ADM, ARDMORE, OK ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 29; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 164 total, 145 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 140° at 15 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 55 °F, dew point 30 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: DTO, 37 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 20000121000249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000121000249A), Jan 21, 2000: Cessna 152, Slidell, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) 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… ## Other investigations on N6179Q (1) 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. - [NTSB CHI87LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA071), Jan 25, 1987: Cessna 152II (N6179Q), West Middleton, IN, substantial damage 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.