# NTSB FTW87LA026: Cessna 152, N25532, Durant, OK, December 4, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 4, 1986, 14:39 local (20:39 UTC)
- Place: Durant, OK
- Coordinates: 33.979969, -96.389686 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.9800&lon=-96.3897&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 22304
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW87LA026
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/22304/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA026

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - downwind
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (cause)
- Forced landing, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PLT NOTED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS WHILE PRACTICING MULTIPLE TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS. SHE STATED THAT AFTER SHE HAD TURNED ON A DOWNWIND, SHE HEARD 'A DIFFERENT SOUND' FROM THE ENG AND IT APPEARED TO LOSE POWER. DURING AN APCH FOR AN OFF ARPT LANDING, THE ACFT STRUCK POWER LINES AND NOSED OVER INTO THE GROUND. AN EXAM OF THE ENG DID NOT REVEAL ANY DISCREPANCIES OTHER THAN LEAD DEPOSITS ON THE SPARK PLUGS; HOWEVER, THE PLUGS TESTED SATISFACTILY. WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE TIME WERE CONDUCIVE TO INDUCTION ICING, BOTH AT RATED POWER AND AT GLIDE POWER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N25532](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N25532-1990-07-20), registration cancelled 1990-07-20, S/N 15280721 (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: 15280721
- Airframe hours: 3509
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 118 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Southeastern Okla. State Univ.
- Registered owner: Southeastern Foundation
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: DUA
- Airport: DUA, Eaker Field, runway 35, 5,000 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 20; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 53 total, 53 in this make and model, 17 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 39 °F, dew point 36 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19861204065119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861204065119A), Dec 4, 1986: Cessna 152, Durant, OK, Destroyed. Solo student struck wires during a precautionary landing after partial power loss. Suspect induction 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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