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July 30, 1992 · Cessna 150F · N1073P
Norfolk, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Norfolk, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N1073P
Operator
Aviation East
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA119
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 36 WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT ABOUT 400 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOWERED THE NOSE AND MADE A TURN TO LAND ON RUNWAY 18, BUT THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF 150 FEET TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY INTO A PLOWED FIELD AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE FAA REVEALED THE NUMBER FOUR EXHAUST VALVE FAILED IN THE OPEN POSIITON, AND THE NUMBER THREE EXHAUST VALVE WAS LEAKING DUE TO A WORN SEAT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF COMPRESSION IN THE NO. 4 CYLINDER DUE TO A VALVE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 36 WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT ABOUT 400 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOWERED THE NOSE AND MADE A TURN TO LAND ON RUNWAY 18, BUT THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF 150 FEET TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY INTO A PLOWED FIELD AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE FAA REVEALED THE NUMBER FOUR EXHAUST VALVE FAILED IN THE OPEN POSIITON, AND THE NUMBER THREE EXHAUST VALVE WAS LEAKING DUE TO A WORN SEAT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNORFOLK (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN1073P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation East
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 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO