On August 2, 1982, a Cessna 150M (registration N63572) operated by Eagle Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Los Angeles, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft conducting traffic reporting experienced a forced landing after engine failure, bouncing over buildings and touching down in an athletic field before flipping inverted after hitting a fence. Engine examination revealed valve failures.
Incident Overview
An aircraft performing traffic reporting operations encountered an engine failure. The pilot identified a suitable location for a forced landing. During the landing attempt, the aircraft bounced out of the intended lot, cleared some buildings, and then touched down in an athletic field. During a short rollout, the aircraft collided with a fence and flipped inverted.
Engine Examination
Subsequent examination of the engine revealed that the head of the No. 1 exhaust valve and a piece of the No. 1 intake valve had failed and separated. Additionally, the No. 1 piston was damaged. The separated valve pieces were recovered from the muffler.
What happened in the 2 Aug 1982 Cessna 150M accident near Los Angeles, CA?
An aircraft conducting traffic reporting experienced a forced landing after engine failure, bouncing over buildings and touching down in an athletic field before flipping inverted after hitting a fence. Engine examination revealed valve failures.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Aug 1982 involved a Cessna 150M, registration N63572, operated by Eagle Aviation, Inc., at Los Angeles, CA.
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