On May 25, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N714XG) operated by Flying C Leasing Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Ashland, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The investigation could not determine the cause of the engine failure. 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 commercial pilot experienced an engine failure while on short final approach, resulting in a hard landing and nose-over incident just short of the runway.
What happened
The commercial pilot reported that the aircraft's engine failed while the plane was on short final approach. An emergency landing was attempted, but the aircraft touched down just short of the runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
The investigation
Post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed that it had been converted to use a 150 horsepower engine and was approved for automotive fuel usage. However, the investigation failed to reveal the specific cause of the engine failure.
Probable cause
The investigation could not determine the cause of the engine failure.