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March 27, 1993 · Cessna 150C · N2015Z
El Paso, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
El Paso, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150C
Tail Number
N2015Z
Operator
Wright Carl D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA112
DURING TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRPLANE LOST TOTAL ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY, HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO DO SO AND WAS FORCED TO LAND ON UNSUITABLE, ROUGH AND UNEVEN, TERRAIN. AN ON SITE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL SPILLAGE AND NO USABLE FUEL IN THE FUEL CELLS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
On March 27, 1993, at approximately 1215 central standard time (CST), a Cessna 150C, N2015Z, was substantially damaged following a forced landing during the initial climb following a takeoff from El Paso International Airport, El Paso, Texas. The private pilot, who was also the owner, was not injured. Information provided by the pilot to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that he had taken off and during the initial climb he lost total engine power. He further reported that he attempted to return to the runway, however, he was unable to and was forced to land in an adjoining unsuitable area.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150C
Tail NumberN2015Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Carl D
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 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT