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May 16, 1995 · Cessna 150H · N22086

Rockport, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rockport, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N22086
Operator
Lufkin Plane Rental
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA203

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AS HE APPROACHED HIS DESTINATION, THE ENGINE 'SPUTTERED AND CHOKE' AND THEN LOST ALL POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY BRIDGE IMPACTING TWO MARKER POSTS AND STRUCTURALLY DAMAGING ONE WING SPAR. POST CRASH INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS STUCK OPEN.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

Full Narrative

On May 16, 1995, at 1420 central daylight time, a Cessna 150H, N22086, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Rockport, Texas. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The aircraft was being operated by Lufkin Plane Rental, under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Angelina County Airport near Lufkin, Texas, at 1135. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross country flight and a flight plan was not filed. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, and on the enclosed Pilot/Operator Report, that as he approached his destination the "engine started to sputter and choke." The pilot reported that he "went through my emergency procedures, checking my mixture, throttle, carb [carburetor] heat, and fuel, 20 seconds had passed and the engine quit." During the landing on a highway bridge, the airplane impacted two marker post resulting in structural damage to a wing spar. Examination of the engine by the FAA inspector revealed that the #2 cylinder exhaust valve was stuck open.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN22086
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLufkin Plane Rental
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 21 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data