Accident Overview
On August 2, 2017, at 1551 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 152, registration CS-AVA, suffered a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. The pilot conducted a forced landing on a beach near Praia de São João da Caparica, Portugal. During the landing roll, the airplane struck two people on the beach.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft, a Cessna 152, sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor and a student pilot, the sole occupants, were uninjured. The two individuals on the ground sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The instructional flight had departed from Cascais Municipal Aerodrome (LPCS) in Tires, São Domingos de Rana, and was destined for Évora Airport (LPEV) in Évora.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves (GPIAA). The information in this report is derived from the Portuguese government. Further details can be obtained from GPIAA at Praça Duque de Saldanha, 31 – 4ºAndar, 1150-094 Lisboa, Portugal; Tel: (351) 212739230; Email: [email protected]; Fax: (351) 212739260.