Casualties unknown

2000-03-28: Cessna 152 (N94912) — Decatur, TX

Decatur, TX, US

On March 28, 2000, a Cessna 152 (registration N94912) was involved in an aviation accident near Decatur, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall. 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

During a training flight, an instructor lost control after adding power during a simulated engine failure. A witness observed the airplane slow to a stall.

Incident Overview

A student pilot reported that the preflight inspection and pre-takeoff engine run-up revealed no anomalies. During the flight, the instructor was demonstrating a simulated engine failure and forced landing procedure.

Sequence of Events

The student stated that as the airplane descended "close to the ground," the instructor "added power, the engine responded, and immediately the aircraft became unstable and he lost control."

Witness Observation

A witness on the ground reported that the airplane appeared to be practicing emergency landings. The witness observed the airplane moving "slower and slower" until "it stalled."

Conclusion

The accident investigation source did not provide a probable cause for the loss of control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20640. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.