Casualties unknown

1995-04-19: Cessna 152 (N49696) — Oakgrove, AR

Oakgrove, AR, US

On April 19, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N49696) was involved in an aviation accident near Oakgrove, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM POWER LINES WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. 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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During a simulated forced landing, an airplane struck two power lines, crimping the exhaust and causing power loss. The flight instructor executed a forced landing on wet grass and mud, sliding through a barbed wire fence into a feeder trough. Neither pilot saw the wires beforehand.

Accident Summary

An airplane involved in a training flight experienced a collision with power lines while conducting a simulated forced landing. The incident resulted in damage to the exhaust system and a subsequent loss of engine power, leading to an emergency landing on a wet and muddy surface.

Sequence of Events

During the simulated forced landing maneuver, the airplane struck two power lines. The lines impacted the exhaust system, crimping it off and causing a loss of power. Neither the flight instructor nor the student pilot reported seeing the wires prior to impact. After the power loss, the flight instructor performed a forced landing. However, due to the presence of wet grass and mud, the airplane slid through a barbed wire fence and collided with a feeder trough.

Additional Details

No information is available regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or number of occupants. The extent of damage and any injuries are not specified. The source does not provide a probable cause for the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03297. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.