Incident · 2015-04-30
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-04-30
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152 (N49158)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- US AVIATION GROUP LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- US AVIATION GROUP LLC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to the separation of the distributor gear arm on the left magneto.
Source: NTSB case CEN15IA230Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 24 | Class 1 (2014-11-07) | 39 total · 39 in this make/model · 22 last 90 days |
| Flight instructor pilot flying | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 20 | Class 1 (2012-04-27) | 1,229 total · 262 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.