ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356117
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| Date: | Wednesday 26 March 1997 |
| Time: | 15:26 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 152 |
| Owner/operator: | Ft. Leavenworth Flying Club |
| Registration: | N6359M |
| MSN: | 15284693 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5253 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ft. Leavenworth, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (KFLV) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The CFI reported that after takeoff at an altitude of about 300 feet above the ground the airplane started to '...vibrate severely, followed almost immediately by a loud bang in the engine compartment.' The CFI made a left turn to return to the airport and was cleared to land. He reported hearing another loud bang at which time the forward left portion of the cowling distorted. A forced landing was made in a field during which the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. Postaccident inspection and metallurgical examination revealed the number 2 cylinder separated between the mounting flange and the head due to fatigue.
Probable Cause: fatigue failure and separation of the number 2 cylinder. A factor was the rough terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA091
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 19:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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