At about 14:00 EST, the wreckage of a Cessna 152 was found on a private grass airstrip in North Stonington. The ATP-rated pilot, who owned the airstrip, was dead at the scene. The plane apparently struck trees and a stone wall on landing. Fuel was found in the carburetor bowl, but sediment consistent with rust was observed at the bottom of the carburetor bowl. The carburetor finger screen and the gascolator screen exhibited evidence of corrosion but were not obstructed. Examination of the airplanes maintenance records revealed that the airplanes most recent annual inspection was performed in October 1991 at a tachometer time of 380 hours. The airplanes tachometer time was observed to be 406.1 hours at the time of the accident.
Dec. 20, North Stonington, Conn. / Cessna 152
At about 14:00 EST, the wreckage of a Cessna 152 was found on a private grass airstrip in North Stonington. The ATP-rated pilot, who owned the airstrip, was dead at the scene. The plane apparently struck trees and a stone wall on landing. Fuel was found in the carburetor bowl, but sediment consistent with rust was observed at the bottom of the carburetor bowl. The carburetor finger screen and the gascolator screen exhibited evidence of corrosion but were not obstructed. Examination of the airplanes maintenance records revealed that the airplanes most recent annual inspection was performed in October 1991 at a tachometer time of 380 hours. The airplanes tachometer time was observed to be...
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 152 crashed on landing, striking trees and a stone wall, resulting in the death of the ATP-rated pilot and airstrip owner.
- Investigators found rust sediment in the carburetor bowl and corrosion on fuel system screens, indicating potential fuel system issues.
- The aircraft's most recent annual inspection was conducted in October 1991, with the plane having flown 26.1 hours since that time.
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