On May 27, 1985, a Cessna 152 (registration N95623) was involved in an aviation accident near Goddard, KS. 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.
On the final leg of a cross-country flight, the engine faltered and quit, resulting in a forced landing with the aircraft nosing over. Investigation found residual fuel in the wing tanks and water in the carburetor fuel bowl. The pilot had experienced similar engine faltering earlier.
Event
During the final leg of a cross-country flight, the aircraft's engine began to falter and subsequently quit a few minutes later. The pilot executed a forced landing, during which the aircraft nosed over.
Investigation
Post-accident inspection of the aircraft revealed a residual amount of fuel in the wing fuel tanks. Further examination of the engine systems disclosed a quantity of water within the carburetor fuel bowl. The pilot reportedly encountered a similar engine faltering on the first leg of the cross-country flight. On that earlier leg, a greater fuel quantity was available, and no total loss of power was experienced.
What happened in the 27 May 1985 Cessna 152 accident near Goddard, KS?
On the final leg of a cross-country flight, the engine faltered and quit, resulting in a forced landing with the aircraft nosing over. Investigation found residual fuel in the wing tanks and water in the carburetor fuel bowl. The pilot had experienced similar engine faltering earlier.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 May 1985 involved a Cessna 152, registration N95623, at Goddard, KS.
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