Casualties unknown

1994-07-09: Cessna 152 (N67318) — Chamblee, GA

Chamblee, GA, US

On July 9, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N67318) was involved in an aviation accident near Chamblee, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY THE OPERATOR, WORN PISTON RINGS, AND FAILURE TO OVERHAUL THE ENGINE WHEN DUE. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

While practicing touch-and-go landings, an aircraft experienced an engine power loss during base-to-final turn. The instructor performed an emergency landing in a parking lot, striking a fence and parked vehicle. Post-incident inspection found low compression in three cylinders and the engine had exceeded its overhaul time limit.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor and student were conducting touch-and-go landing practice in the airport traffic pattern. While turning from base leg to final approach, the engine lost power. The instructor executed an emergency landing to a parking lot. During the landing attempt, the aircraft struck a fence and a parked vehicle.

Post-Inspection Findings

Following the incident, an inspection of the engine revealed that compression in three of the four cylinders was below acceptable limits. Review of maintenance records showed that the engine had accumulated 2,836 hours since its last overhaul. The manufacturer-specified time limitation before overhaul for that engine type is 2,000 hours.

No Further Details

No information about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupant injuries was provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01663. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.