# NTSB MIA94LA207: Cessna 152, N48938, Osteen, FL, September 7, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 7, 1994, 16:00 local (20:00 UTC) - Place: Osteen, FL - Coordinates: 28.839847, -81.159362 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.8398&lon=-81.1594&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 18, 1994 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 37599 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA94LA207 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37599/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA207 ## Probable cause THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO LAND WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise - normal - electrical system,electric wiring - shorted (contributing factor) - Overrun, landing - flare/touchdown - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command - airspeed - excessive, pilot in command (cause) - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot stated he was in cruise flight when he smelled and observed smoke in the cockpit. The pilot entered left downwind at a private airfield and made a precautionary landing, landing long and fast. The airplane ran off the end of the runway. The pilot applied left rudder to avoid a ditch. The airplane collided with a tree, and spun around its vertical axis to the right 180 degrees before coming to a complete stop. Examination of the airplane revealed a melted insulator on the terminal ring connector attached to the oil temperature gauge. ## Factual narrative On September 7, 1994, about 1600 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N48938, registered to Knight Flight Limited, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed on landing roll out at Lessler Field, Osteen, Florida. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was not filed. The flight originated from Sanford, Florida, about 30 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he was in cruise flight at about 100 feet agl when he observed and smelled smoke in the cockpit. He looked at the engine instruments and observed the oil temperature gage was redlined. The electrical master switch was turned off, and he made a precautionary landing to a private airfield located at his 12 o'clock position. He landed long and fast. The airplane continued off the end of the runway. He applied left rudder to avoid a ditch, the right wing collided with a tree, and the airplane spun around its vertical axis to the right 180 degrees before coming to a complete stop. Examination of the airplane by a mechanic revealed a melted insulator on the terminal ring connector attached to the oil temperature gauge. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N48938](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48938), registered now, S/N 15281060, 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: 15281060 - Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Knight Flight Limited - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: SFB, SANFORD, FL - Destination: OMN, ORMOND BEACH, FL - Airport: Lessler Field, runway 18, 3,000 × 100 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 40; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 173 total, 112 in this make and model, 85 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 70° at 11 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 86 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: SFB, 15 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 19940907025889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940907025889A), Sep 7, 1994: Cessna 152, Osteen, FL, Substantial damage. Oil temp gage red lined. Smelled smoke. Overshot runway electing land nearby airport. Melted terminal oil temp gage From the NTSB's public API. 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