# NTSB NYC88LA046: Cessna 152, N5520H, Mendham, NJ, November 24, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 24, 1987, 15:20 local (20:20 UTC)
- Place: Mendham, NJ
- Location: 40.7673° N, 74.5978° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Mendham, NJ, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.7673&lon=-74.5978&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 2, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 36067
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC88LA046
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/36067/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA046

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, cruise - normal
  - emergency procedure - simulated, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR HAD SIMULATED AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE INSTRUCTOR PULLED THE THROTTLE TO IDLE AND THE STUDENT WENT THROUGH THE CHECKLIST PROCEDURE FOR EMERGENCY LANDING. WHEN THE STUDENT PLT APPLIED POWER FOR THE GO-AROUND THE ENGINE RESTARTED FOR ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS BUT THEN QUIT AGAIN. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE MAIN GEAR FOLLOWED BY THE NOSE WHEEL, DUG INTO THE SOD, AND FLIPPED OVER. THE PILOTS EXTINGUISHED THE POST-ACCIDENT FIRE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING OPERATED IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5520H](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5520H-2014-12-22), registration cancelled 2014-12-22, S/N 15284110, built 1979 (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: 15284110
- Airframe hours: 2587
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-N2C 108 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Tag Aviation
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Departed: MMU, MORRISTOWN, NJ

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 800 total, 500 in this make and model, 680 as pilot in command, 350 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 50 °F

## 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 19871124083139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871124083139A), Nov 24, 1987: Cessna 152, Mendham, NJ, Substantial damage. Engine failed to respond on a practice forced landing. Nosed over landing on a golf course. Put heat on after fact.

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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