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August 9, 1991 · Cessna 150L · N5396Q
Gainesville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Gainesville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N5396Q
Operator
Crystal Aero Group
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA195
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH THE PLT ADDED POWER AFTER REALIZING THAT THE FLT WAS LOW BUT THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES THEN THE GROUND. FUEL QUANTITY WAS SUFFICIENT. THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS ON WHEN EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND A LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH THE PLT ADDED POWER AFTER REALIZING THAT THE FLT WAS LOW BUT THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES THEN THE GROUND. FUEL QUANTITY WAS SUFFICIENT. THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WAS ON WHEN EXAMINED AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:49 EDT
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional (1nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN5396Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrystal Aero Group
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:03
Weather SourceWFAC