Casualties unknown

1990-12-20: Cessna 152 (N25945) — Comair Aviation Academy — Deland, FL

Deland, FL, US

On December 20, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N25945) operated by Comair Aviation Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Deland, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO UTILIZE CARBURETOR HEAT IN ICING CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a training flight, a CFI simulated an engine failure by pulling the throttle to idle. The student applied emergency procedures but the engine did not respond when power was restored, resulting in a forced landing where the aircraft struck a fence and nosed over. The engine later ran normally.

Incident Overview

During a training flight, a certified flight instructor (CFI) pulled the throttle to idle to simulate an engine failure. The student pilot applied the emergency procedures for the scenario. After the student attempted to abort the maneuver by advancing the throttle, the engine did not respond. Subsequent attempts to restore power were unsuccessful.

Forced Landing and Collision

During the ensuing forced landing, the aft portion of the aircraft collided with a fence, and the aircraft nosed over.

Post-Accident Engine Check

According to the chief pilot of the flight school, the engine started and operated normally when tested at the accident site.

Environmental Conditions

At the time of the incident, conditions were favorable for serious induction icing at glide power.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24793. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.