# NTSB FTW99LA058: Cessna 152, N25778, Peaster, TX, December 31, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: December 31, 1998, 12:05 local (18:05 UTC) - Place: Peaster, TX - Location: 32.8533° N, 97.8722° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Peaster, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.8533&lon=-97.8722&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report September 7, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 45550 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW99LA058 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/45550/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA058 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, cruise - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - emergency - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot and passenger reported that they were returning to the airport, at 2,500 feet mean sea level, when the aircraft's 'engine quit without any hesitation, just like turning off a light switch.' The pilot initiated a forced landing and turned towards a private airstrip located 2 miles west of their position. The pilot was unable to restart the engine, and the aircraft impacted trees approximately 1/4 mile east of the airstrip. Examination of the accident site by the FAA inspector revealed evidence of fuel spillage. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. ## Factual narrative On December 31, 1998, at 1205 central standard time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N25778, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Peaster, Texas. The private pilot and pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to LJF Services, Inc. of Argyle, Texas, and operated by Split S Aviation of Fort Worth, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from Hicks Airfield Airport, Fort Worth, Texas, at 1000, and departed an intermediate stop of Possum Kingdom Airport, Graford, Texas, about 25 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot and passenger reported that they were returning to Hicks Airfield Airport, at 2,500 feet msl, when the aircraft's "engine quit without any hesitation, just like turning off a light switch." The pilot initiated a forced landing and turned towards a private airstrip (BLO) located 2 miles west of their position. According to the passenger, the private airstrip "was the nearest place to put down the plane safely." The pilot was unable to restart the engine. The airplane was too low to reach the airstrip and collided with trees approximately 1/4 mile short of the airstrip. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA inspector revealed the empennage separated from the fuselage and was located in some trees. The airplane was found up against trees partially inverted with its nose pointing upward. Examination of the accident site revealed evidence of fuel spillage. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N25778](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N25778-2017-03-10), registration cancelled 2017-03-10, S/N 15280779, built 1977 (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: 15280779 - Airframe hours: 10837 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Split S Aviation - Registered owner: Ljf Services, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: 100 hour, September 23, 1998, 48 hours before - Departed: F35, GRAFORD, TX - Destination: T67, FORT WORTH, TX ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 27; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 155 total, 100 in this make and model, 112 as pilot in command, 155 in the last 90 days, 63 in the last 30 days, 10 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 28 °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 19981231034459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981231034459A), Dec 31, 1998: Cessna 152, Mineral Wells, TX, Substantial damage. On December 31,1998, quit. Acft made emergency landing coming to rest in trees. On December 31, 1998, at 1205 central standard time, a Cessna 152 airplane,… From the NTSB's public API. 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