Cessna 152 N25778

Summary

On 31 December 1998 at about 18:05 local time, a Cessna 152 registered N25778, operated by Split S Aviation, was involved in an accident near Peaster, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

31 December 1998 at 18:05

Classification

Accident

Location

Peaster, Texas, United States

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Cessna 152

Registration

N25778

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Split S Aviation

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Graford → Fort Worth

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

FTW99LA058

2 people had minor injuries.

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot and passenger reported that they were returning to the airport, at 2,500 feet mean sea level, when the aircraft's 'engine quit without any hesitation, just like turning off a light switch.' The pilot initiated a forced landing and turned towards a private airstrip located 2 miles west of their position. The pilot was unable to restart the engine, and the aircraft impacted trees approximately 1/4 mile east of the airstrip. Examination of the accident site by the FAA inspector revealed evidence of fuel spillage. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.