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February 7, 1991 · Cessna 150G · N2481J
La Belle, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
La Belle, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N2481J
Operator
Eleyet Charles R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA078
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF ABOUT 100 FT AGL, THE ENG LOST ALL POWER. DURING THE ATTEMPTED FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING THE POST ACCIDENT ENG RUN. NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENG POWER.
NTSB Probable Cause
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF ABOUT 100 FT AGL, THE ENG LOST ALL POWER. DURING THE ATTEMPTED FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING THE POST ACCIDENT ENG RUN. NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENG POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EST
Nearest AirportLa Belle Municipal (1nm SE)
Runway14
Runway Length3810 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN2481J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEleyet Charles R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:48
Weather SourceWFAC