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August 6, 1993 · Cessna 150M · N714LZ

Blue Rapids, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blue Rapids, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N714LZ
Operator
Lester G Nelson Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA313

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS IN ENGINE RPM. AFTER THE APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR HEAT, A FURTHER REDUCTION IN ENGINE RPM WAS EXPERIENCED, AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON A NEARBY FIELD. DURING THE APPROACH TO THE FIELD, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A POWERLINE.

NTSB Probable Cause

the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

Full Narrative

On August 6, 1993, about 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 150M airplane, N714LZ, experienced loss of engine power during cruise and struck a wire during a precautionary landing near Blue Rapids, Kansas. The solo commercial pilot reported no injury. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the landing site. The personal cross-country flight originated from Atchison, Kansas, time unknown, without a flight plan and operated under 14 CFR 91. The pilot stated that during cruise he experienced a loss in engine RPM. When the application of carburetor heat resulted in a further reduction in engine RPM, the pilot pushed the carburetor heat off. The wreckage was removed without being inspected by the FAA. A conversation with a local mechanic who looked at the engine of the accident airplane approximately two months after the accident, revealed what he believes was a water stain line in the fuel gascolator. The mechanic could not be certain that the stain line was actually caused by water. He stated the gasoline he drained from the wing tanks was automotive gasoline and he did not see any evidence of water. The engine was not disassembled or run.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN714LZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLester G Nelson Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:33

Appendix: Source Data