Casualties unknown

Aircraft Ditched in Lake After Engine Power Loss (N6386Q)

San Antonio, TX, US

On July 1, 1983, a Cessna 152 (registration N6386Q) was involved in an aviation accident near San Antonio, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During flight, the engine began to lose power and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. The aircraft was subsequently ditched in a lake after attempts to restore power failed.

What happened

During the flight, the engine began to lose power and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. He tried various things to restore power which included changing positions of the magneto switch. Subsequently, the aircraft was ditched in a lake.

The investigation

The magneto switch was found positioned the the left position, but no other discrepancies were found.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 1983 Cessna 152 accident near San Antonio, TX?

During flight, the engine began to lose power and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. The aircraft was subsequently ditched in a lake after attempts to restore power failed.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 1983 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6386Q, at San Antonio, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43740. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.