Casualties unknown

1993-05-20: Cessna 152 (N25051) — Northwestern State Univ — Belmont, LA

Belmont, LA, US

On May 20, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N25051) operated by Northwestern State Univ was involved in an aviation accident near Belmont, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The shearing of the engine's accessory drive pin during flight. 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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An aircraft experienced engine power loss while climbing under VFR conditions. The pilot attempted a forced landing but struck multiple fences and roads before the plane overturned.

What happened

The flight was conducted under visual flight rules when the airplane lost engine power during the climb phase. With no other options available, the pilot executed a forced landing in the only accessible area nearby. This location was obstructed by fences that crossed the intended landing roll path.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft collided with several of these fences. The momentum carried the plane across multiple roads before it eventually nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position.

The investigation

A post-accident examination of the engine was conducted to determine the cause of the power loss. The inspection revealed that the accessory drive pin had sheared, which likely disconnected critical engine components necessary for operation.

Probable cause

The shearing of the engine's accessory drive pin during flight.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12399. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.