# NTSB FTW93LA142: Cessna 152, N46285, Waco, TX, May 3, 1993 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 3, 1993, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC) - Place: Waco, TX - Location: 31.5493° N, 97.1467° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Waco, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.5493&lon=-97.1467&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 25, 1993 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 18737 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW93LA142 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18737/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA142 ## Probable cause THE STUDENTS PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight collision with object, maneuvering - emergency procedure - simulated, pilot in command(cfi) - clearance - not maintained, dual student (cause) - supervision - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause) - object - wire,transmission ## Analysis DURING A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING THE AIRPLANE STRUCK AN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE 34 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT HAD GIVEN THE STUDENT THE SIMULATED FORCED LANDING ## Factual narrative On May 3, 1993, at 1830 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N46285, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Waco, Texas. The instructor pilot and his student were not injured. Weather for the flight was visual meteorological conditions. The airplane was owned and operated by Pegasus Flight Center of Fort Worth, Texas. During an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and in two written statements the instructor pilot and student pilot reported the information contained in this paragraph. The student pilot was flying and requested that the instructor pilot put him through some emergency procedures, "engine out." While practicing a forced landing he began a recovery, however, they reported that the engine did not respond and the instructor pilot took the controls. They further reported that the airplane struck a power line during the recovery phase. The instructor pilot estimated that he was approximately 100 feet above the ground when the wire strike occurred, however, the FAA inspector reported that the power lines were approximately 34 feet above the ground. The pilot continued his flight to Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas, and landed without further incident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N46285](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46285-2015-05-11), registration cancelled 2015-05-11, S/N 15283028, 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: 15283028 - Airframe hours: 10910 - Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Pegasus Flight Center - Registered owner: Pegasus Flight Center - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, April 11, 1993, 71 hours before - Departed: 11R, BRENHAM, TX - Destination: FTW, FORT WORTH, TX ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 25; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 307 total, 277 in this make and model, 213 as pilot in command, 87 in the last 90 days, 51 in the last 30 days, 7 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 345° at 15 knots - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 63 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 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 19930503012269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930503012269A), May 3, 1993: Cessna 152, Waco, TX, Substantial damage. Struck powerline during go around from a engine out demo. Was able to return to base. Descended too low for safety. ## Other investigations on N46285 (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 FTW99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA064), Dec 31, 1998: Cessna 152 (N46285), Bowie, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The hard landing due to the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to take control of the airplane when the engine lost power. Factors were the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason,… 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. 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