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May 22, 1994 · Cessna 150K · N6039G
Jasonville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jasonville, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N6039G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA169
THE ENGINE HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THE FUEL GAUGES INDICATED ONE-FOURTH TANK OF FUEL WHEN HE DID THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. THE AIRPLANE WAS PARKED WITH THE NOSE POINTED DOWN A 7 DEGREE SLOPE. INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED NO FUEL IN EITHER TANK.
NTSB Probable Cause
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
Full Narrative
On May 22, 1994, about 1330 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150K, N6039G, sustained substantial damage when it nosed-over following a forced landing in a corn field near Jasonville, Indiana. The pilot reported a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from the Shakamak Airport, which is next to the corn field. The commercial pilot was not injured. No flight plan was filed for the personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the mishap. The pilot stated in a telephone interview the fuel gauges indicated one-fourth of a tank of fuel when he did the preflight inspection. The airplane was parked with the nose pointing down a slope of about 7 degrees. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector who examined the airplane reported there was no fuel in either tank.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportShakamak Airport (1nm NE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN6039G
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 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO