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January 20, 1999 · Cessna 150C · N1956Z

Middleton, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middleton, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150C
Tail Number
N1956Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA069

The pilot reported that after takeoff at an altitude of 75 to 100 Feet above the ground a loss of engine power occurred. The airplane was landed in a snow covered field off the end of the runway where it contacted a ravine. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and the inspector reported that ice was found in the fuel system, which resulted in the loss off engine power. The line leading to the fuel quick drains contained six inches of ice near the valve. The airplane had been kept outside. The left fuel tank filler cap, which was recessed, was found covered with ice.

NTSB Probable Cause

inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the ice in the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was the ravine which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On January 19, 1999, at 1930 central standard time, a Cessna 150C, N1956Z, operated by a private pilot collided with a snowbank during a forced landing following a loss of engine power while taking off from the Morey Airport, Middleton, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that after takeoff at an altitude of 75 to 100 feet above the ground a loss of engine power occurred. The airplane was landed in a snow covered field off the end of the runway. The airplane contacted a ravine and came to rest approximately 80 feet off the end of the runway. The airplane was examined by an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Flight Standards District Office. The inspector reported that ice was found in the fuel system which resulted in the loss off engine power. The line leading to the fuel quick drain contained six inches of ice near the valve. The airplane had been kept outside. The left fuel tank filler cap which was recessed was found covered with ice.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CST
Nearest AirportMOREY (0nm WNW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150C
Tail NumberN1956Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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