No fatalities

Aircraft Collides with Lake Juliette After Reported Loss of Engine Power (N5523B)

Juliette, GA, US

On June 27, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N5523B) operated by Southeastern Flight Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Juliette, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH THE WATER. 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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A private pilot and a student pilot passenger escaped without injury after their aircraft experienced a loss of power and collided with Lake Juliette in Juliette, Georgia.

Incident

After completing practice commercial pilot maneuvers, a private pilot and a student pilot passenger were conducting a personal sightseeing flight over Lake Juliette in Juliette, Georgia. During the flight, the aircraft collided with the water. According to the pilot, the aircraft lost power while flying over the lake at a low altitude.

Witness Account

A witness reported observing the aircraft flying very low and going in and out of coves. The witness stated that the right wing struck the water first, after which the aircraft nosed over into the water.

Outcome

Both the pilot and the passenger escaped without injuries. An examination of the engine found no evidence of mechanical failure.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jun 1995 Cessna 152 accident near Juliette, GA?

A private pilot and a student pilot passenger escaped without injury after their aircraft experienced a loss of power and collided with Lake Juliette in Juliette, Georgia.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jun 1995 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jun 1995 involved a Cessna 152, registration N5523B, operated by Southeastern Flight Academy, at Juliette, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH THE WATER.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03621. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.