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December 4, 1993 · Cessna 150 · N4092J

Griffin, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Griffin, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N4092J
Operator
Thrasher Albert A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA026

WHILE MANEUVERING THE AIRPLANE FOR A 45 DEGREE ENTRY INTO THE TRAFFIC PATTERN, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. AFTER AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE ENGINE, THE PILOT SELECTED AN OPEN FIELD FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. ON LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY SWERVED AND HIT A TREE WITH THE LEFT WING TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A HOUSE AT THE END OF THE FIELD. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THAT THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY AN INSECT NEST INSIDE THE VENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY FOREIGN MATTER BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM.

Full Narrative

On December 4, 1993, at 1045 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150, N4092J was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain near Griffin, Georgia. Neither the flight instructor nor the student pilot were injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local, instructional flight. The flight departed Griffin, Georgia, at about 0930. The pilot stated that while maneuvering for a 45 degree entry into the traffic pattern, the engine lost power and that attempts to restart the airplane engine were unsuccessful. The pilot then force landed the airplane in an open field and intentionally swerved and struck the left wing on a tree to avoid colliding with a house at the end of the field. Post accident investigation of the airplane revealed that the fuel tank vent was completely blocked by a dirt dobber nest. The nest was located at the first 90 degree bend of the vent approximately 3 inches from the end of the vent. Examination of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical failure and the engine was successfully run after the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest AirportGriffin-Spalding County (2nm E)
Runway13
Runway Length3301 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN4092J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThrasher Albert A
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 55 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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