# NTSB MIA95LA161: Cessna 152, N25406, Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 27, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 27, 1995, 08:50 local (12:50 UTC)
- Place: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Coordinates: 26.190275, -80.169921 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.1903&lon=-80.1699&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 4, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37787
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA95LA161
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37787/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA161

## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND [CFI] TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING REDUCED POWER DESCENT.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, descent - normal
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice
  - carburetor heat - not used, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
- Forced landing, emergency descent/landing
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND [CFI] STATED THAT HE DID NOT USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE DESCENT AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE INITIATED A FORCED LANDING TO A FIELD AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON LANDING ROLL. THE FAA ICING PROBABILITY CHARTS INDICATE THAT WITH THE TEMPERATURE AND DEWPOINT ON THAT DAY THERE WAS THE PROBABILITY OF SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING DURING GLIDE POWER.

## Factual narrative

On June 27, 1995, about 0850 eastern daylight time, N25406, a Cessna 152 operated by Executive Flyers Inc. crashed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the instructor and student pilot reported no injuries. The flight had originated about 45 minutes earlier.

The instructor stated that while in a descent with the throttle reduced the engine began to lose rpm. He stated he checked the magnetos but did not apply carburetor heat and the engine failed. During the subsequent forced landing the airplane nosed over on landing roll.

A review of FAA icing probability charts revealed that at a temperature of 85 degrees F., and a dewpoint of 65 degrees F., serious icing can occur during glide power descents.

Multiple attempts to obtain a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2 were made and the company did not respond to the requests.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N25406](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N25406-2012-09-12), registration cancelled 2012-09-12, S/N 15280635, 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
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Executive Flyers Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: FXE, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 1,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 64 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FXE, 9 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 19950627019809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950627019809A), Jun 27, 1995: Cessna 152, Fort Lauderdale, Substantial damage. Failed to use carburetor heat on descent. Engine quit. Nosed over on forced landing. Serious carb icing existed.

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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