On November 22, 1986, a Cessna 152 (registration N5327M) was involved in an aviation accident near Waipahu, HI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A partial loss of power during landing roll on a gravel road, which resulted in the wings being dragged through a sugar cane crop. An examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence that may have caused the loss of power. 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.
A light aircraft experienced a partial loss of power during landing roll on a gravel road, resulting in the wings striking a sugar cane crop. The engine had recently undergone an overhaul.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a flight when a partial loss of power occurred. During the subsequent landing roll on a gravel road, the aircraft's wings were dragged through a sugar cane crop. The engine involved in the incident had accumulated 4040 total hours of operation. Records indicated that the engine had been overhauled previously, with 1655 hours elapsed since that prior overhaul. The pilot reported that the engine had received a top overhaul just before this flight, which lasted approximately 1.5 hours.
The investigation
Following the incident, an examination of the engine was conducted to determine the cause of the power loss. The inspection did not reveal any evidence or mechanical defects that could have caused the partial loss of power observed during the event.
Probable cause
A partial loss of power during landing roll on a gravel road, which resulted in the wings being dragged through a sugar cane crop. An examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence that may have caused the loss of power.
What happened in the 22 Nov 1986 Cessna 152 accident near Waipahu, HI?
A light aircraft experienced a partial loss of power during landing roll on a gravel road, resulting in the wings striking a sugar cane crop. The engine had recently undergone an overhaul.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Nov 1986 involved a Cessna 152, registration N5327M, at Waipahu, HI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A partial loss of power during landing roll on a gravel road, which resulted in the wings being dragged through a sugar cane crop. An examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence that may have caused the loss of power.
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