# NTSB NYC08LA044: Cessna 152, N4948P, Miami, FL, November 26, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 25, 2007, 20:04 local (Nov 26, 2007, 01:04 UTC) - Place: Miami, FL - Coordinates: 25.647777, -80.432777 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=25.6478&lon=-80.4328&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report August 28, 2008 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 67153 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC08LA044 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/67153/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA044 ## Probable cause A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - rough/uneven ## Analysis According to the pilot, during the initial climb, about 800 feet above ground level, the engine rpm decayed to 1,900. About 3 seconds later, the engine lost all power, and he made a forced landing to a field. Examination of the wreckage revealed that there was approximately 12 gallons of fuel remaining in the airplane, with 6 gallons in each wing fuel tank. A laboratory analysis of fuel samples from the fueling truck and the accident airplane revealed that the samples were not contaminated, and met "ASTM D-910" specifications for 100 low lead aviation gasoline. Due to impact damage, a new carburetor was installed, and some debris from the impact was removed from the engine. The engine then started on the first attempt, and ran continuously, without hesitation, at multiple power settings. ## Factual narrative On November 25, 2007, at 2004 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N4948P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, following a total loss of engine power during initial climb from Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB), Miami, Florida. The certificated private pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot reported that while climbing on a downwind leg, after departing runway 9R, about 800 feet above ground level (agl), the engine rpm decayed to 1,900. About 3 seconds later, the engine lost all power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine, and performed a forced landing to a field near the approach end of runway 9R. During the landing roll, the nose gear encountered uneven terrain, and the airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane's most recent 100-hour inspection was completed on November 12, 2007. At that time, the airplane had accumulated 7,190 total hours of operation, and it accumulated 87.2 additional hours of operation since that inspection. At the time of the inspection, the engine had accumulated 2,069 total hours of operation since major overhaul. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that there was approximately 12 gallons of fuel remaining in the airplane; with 6 gallons in each wing fuel tank. Fuel was recovered from the fuel filter, and appeared clean, with no visible contamination observed. The engine had separated from its mounts; however, the inspector was able to rotate the propeller through two revolutions via the airplane's starter motor, and confirm camshaft, crankshaft, and valve train continuity. The inspector also noted that the fuel bowl, fuel filter, and carburetor were absent of debris. Both magnetos produced spark at all towers when rotated by hand. On December 13, 2007, the FAA inspector witnessed a test-run of the accident airplane engine. Due to impact damage, a new carburetor was installed, and some debris from the impact was removed from the engine. The engine then started on the first attempt, and ran continuously, without hesitation, at multiple power settings. A laboratory fuel analysis of fuel samples from the fueling truck and the accident airplane revealed that the samples were not contaminated, and met "ASTM D-910" specifications for 100 low lead aviation gasoline. The reported weather at TMB, at 1953, was: wind from 100 degrees at 8 knots; visibility 10 miles; sky clear; temperature 23 degrees Celsius (C); dew point 20 degrees C; altimeter 30.11 inches of mercury. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4948P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4948P-2012-08-31), registration cancelled 2012-08-31, S/N 15284855, built 1981 (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: 152-84855 - Airframe hours: 7190 - Engines: Lycoming O-235 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Dean International - Registered owner: Robwes Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, November 1, 2007, 87 hours before - Departed: TMB, Miami, FL - Destination: TMB - Airport: TMB, Kendall-Tamiami Executive, runway 9R, 5,002 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 17; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, without waivers/limitations; last flight review November 1, 2007; seat: left; flight hours: 83 total, 83 in this make and model, 47 as pilot in command, 74 in the last 90 days, 43 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: 100° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 30.11 inHg - Observed at: TMB, 3 nm away ## Other investigations on N4948P (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 FTW93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA046), Nov 28, 1992: Cessna 152 (N4948P), New Orleans, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: HARD LANDING DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FLARE. A FACTOR WAS THE BLOCKED RUDDER. 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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.