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June 28, 1998 · Cessna 150H · N50433

Osceola, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 1998
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Osceola, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N50433
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA226

In the written statement the instructor said that during the preflight the student found water in the fuel. He indicated that there was additional fuel drawn in an attempt to remove the water. He said he was confident that no water was left in the system. After conducting some touch and go landings, and during initial climb, the engine suffered a total loss of power. A forced landing was conducted in an area where the airplane impacted a roadway and nosed over. A subsequent examination of the gascolator found about 80% water contained in the sample drawn from that location.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's incomplete preflight, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student's preflight. Factors were the fuel contaminated with water, and the roadway encountered during the forced landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On June 28, 1998, at 1545 central daylight time, a Cessna 150H, N50433, experienced a loss of engine power during an initial climb during takeoff from the Osceola Airport, Osceola, Wisconsin. The flight instructor pilot and commercial pilot (student) received minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The aircraft was being operated as an instructional flight under 14 CFR Part 91 and had been performing touch & go landings. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight was departing with the intended destination of Blaine, Minnesota, when the accident occurred.. According to a written statement by the pilot, water was found while draining fuel during the pre-flight check. Several sumps were performed to remove water and contaminants from the fuel. The pilot stated they were very confident no water could be left in the system. After performing a touch and go landing at Osceola, Wisconsin, at 200 feet the engine sputtered and quit. The instructor took over the controls and conducted a forced landing. On rollout, the airplane impacted a road and nosed over. During a subsequent post accident investigation, a fuel sample taken from the gascolator revealed approximately 80% water in the sample. The inspector's report is attached as an addendum to this report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN50433
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data