# NTSB NYC96LA088: Cessna 152, N67562, Farmingdale, NY, April 6, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 6, 1996, 16:45 local (21:45 UTC) - Place: Farmingdale, NY - Coordinates: 40.729789, -73.440208 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.7298&lon=-73.4402&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 10, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 39166 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC96LA088 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39166/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA088 ## Probable cause loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, approach - vfr pattern - final approach - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - On ground/water collision with object, emergency landing - object - fence - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot reported that she was in an extended traffic pattern for runway 19. During the turn to final, about 10 miles from the airport, the tower controller instructed her to overfly the airport. She added power and climbed to 2000 feet, still heading toward the airport. About 2 miles from the approach end of runway 19, the tower controller then cleared her to land. The pilot reduced the power, applied carburetor heat, and established a descent towards the airport. On short final, about 200 feet above the ground, the tower controller instructed her to go around. She tried to apply power; however, the engine did not respond. She observed the tachometer was indicating about 1000 RPM, and the mixture was rich. The pilot performed a forced landing during which the airplane impacted a tree and slid into a fence. Examination of the aircraft did not disclose evidence of mechanical malfunction. A functional check of the engine revealed satisfactory operation. ## Factual narrative On April 6, at 1645 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N67562, was substantially damaged during a forced landing at the Republic Airport, Farmingdale, New York. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the local, personal flight which departed at 1530 and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot reported that she was in an extended traffic pattern for runway 19. During the turn to final, about 10 miles from the airport, the tower controller instructed her to overfly the airport. She added power and climbed to 2000 feet, still heading toward the airport. About 2 miles from the approach end of runway 19, the tower controller then cleared her to land. The pilot reduced the power, added carburetor heat, and established a descent towards the airport. On short final, about 200 feet above the ground, the tower controller instructed her to go around. She added power; however, the engine did not respond. She observed the tachometer was indicating about 1000 RPM, and the mixture was rich. The pilot performed a forced landing during which the airplane impacted a tree and slid into a fence. Examination of the wreckage by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector did not disclose evidence of mechanical malfunctions with the airframe. A functional test of the engine revealed satisfactory operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N67562](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N67562-2013-08-20), registration cancelled 2013-08-20, S/N 15281912, built 1978 (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: 15281912 - Airframe hours: 6110 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Nassau Flyers - Registered owner: Nassau Flyers - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: 100 hour, December 27, 1995, 60 hours before - Departed: FRG - Destination: FRG - Airport: FRG, Republic, runway 19, 5,516 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 33; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 119 total, 112 in this make and model, 23 as pilot in command, 16 in the last 90 days, 9 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 150° at 8 knots - Visibility: 25 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken - Temperature: 45 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: FRG ## 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 19960406012879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960406012879A), Apr 6, 1996: Cessna 152, Farmingdale, NY, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot reported that she was in an extended traffic pattern for runway 19. During the turn to final, about 10 miles from the airport, the tower… From the NTSB's public API. 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