Cessna 152 N48512

Summary

On 13 May 2002 at about 18:15 local time, a Cessna 152 registered N48512 was involved in an accident near Livermore, California, 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

13 May 2002 at 18:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Livermore, California, United States

Coordinates

37.5211, -121.7000

Aircraft

Cessna 152

Registration

N48512

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Livermore → Livermore

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX02FA162

2 people had minor injuries.

A loss of engine power due to the failure of the CFI to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing. The unsuitable landing area in mountainous terrain, and carburetor icing conditions were factors.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilots reported that the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power and collided with trees during an off airport emergency landing. Both the certified flight instructor (CFI) and the student noted that the engine was running rough, "like a rough running magneto" as the airplane climbed over a ridge line. The engine was producing power, but not enough to sustain flight, and the airplane started to sink. The CFI executed a forced landing and collided with trees in the mountainous terrain. A carburetor icing chart indicated that moderate icing conditions were favorable. Detailed examination of the fuel system disclosed no discrepancies in the tanks, lines, carburetor, or the vent system. The engine was mounted in a test stand and ran throughout the complete range of power output from idle to full with no anomalies found.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.