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November 29, 1995 · Cessna 150M · N8130V

Santa Fe, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N8130V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA056

As the student pilot was making a takeoff from runway 33, the engine lost power during the initial takeoff/climb. The student then initiated an emergency approach to runway 15; however, the airplane landed short of the runway on rough and uneven terrain. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed 'no discrepancies that would have contributed to the power loss.'

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On November 29, 1995, at 1605 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150M, N8130V, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Santa Fe, New Mexico. The student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated by Zia Aviation of Santa Fe, New Mexico, under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local solo instructional flight and a flight plan was not filed. During a personal interview, conducted by the FAA inspector, the pilot reported that a loss of engine power occurred during the initial takeoff climb from runway 33. The airplane landed short of runway 15 during the subsequent emergency approach. The firewall, horizontal stabilizer, and gear box were damaged during the landing roll in rough and uneven terrain. Examination of the airplane by the inspector revealed "no discrepancies that would have contributed to the power loss." Numerous attempts were made by the FAA and the investigator-in-charge to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2). To date the report has not been received.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:05 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN8130V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 17 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:05
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data