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December 18, 1994 · Cessna A150L · N6030J

Newark, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newark, TX
Aircraft
Cessna A150L
Tail Number
N6030J
Operator
Star Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA068

DURING A DARK NIGHT PERSONAL CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AT 1900 MEAN SEA LEVEL, WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A FIELD. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND TREES. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On December 17, 1994, at 1815 central standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6030J, was substantially damaged during a dark night forced landing near Newark, Texas. The airplane, flown by a private pilot, was on a personal cross country flight. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. Neither the pilot or his passenger were injured. In the Pilot/Operator report and during an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated that he departed Corsicana, Texas, (CRS) at 1700 "with approximately 14 gallons of fuel." Approximately one hour later, the "right fuel gauge read 1/8 tank or slightly less. The left tank read between 1/4 and 1/2 tank." At 1815, the "engine failed," while cruising at 1,900 feet mean sea level, and a forced landing was executed to a field. During the landing, the airplane impacted a fence and trees. An examination of the aircraft by a FAA airworthiness inspector failed to reveal any anomalies that could have contributed to the loss of engine power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A150L
Tail NumberN6030J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStar Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data