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January 27, 2000 · Cessna 150L · N11567

Statesboro, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Statesboro, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N11567
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA076

The student completed airwork then the flight proceeded to an airport near the departure airport to perform touch-and-go landings. The first approach and landing by the student were uneventful; full power was applied and a climb was initiated. At 100 feet agl, the CFI later reported that the engine began to run rough and lost power. The CFI took the controls from the student and landed on the runway. With insufficient runway remaining to stop and obstructions and downsloping terrain ahead, the CFI applied full power; the engine only partially responded. He then intentionally stalled the airplane into a marsh. Following recovery of the airplane and replacement of the damaged propeller and bypassing of an impact damaged fuel line, the engine was started in the presence of an FAA inspector and found to operate rough and backfire at 1,700 rpm. The engine was secured then started again and found to operate normally; no backfiring was noted at 1,700 rpm.

NTSB Probable Cause

The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On January 27, 2000, about 1630 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150L, N11567, registered to and operated by Carolina Flight Institute, Inc., collided with terrain during a forced landing shortly after takeoff from the Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport, Statesboro, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. The flight originated about 1600, from the Plantation Airpark Airport, Sylvania, Georgia. The flight departed with full fuel tanks and the CFI stated that after takeoff, the student performed airwork then proceeded to the Statesboro Airport where the flight entered the traffic pattern to perform touch-and-go landings. The first approach and landing were uneventful; the student applied full power to takeoff. During the climb out about 100 feet above ground level, the engine began to run rough, backfire, and, "...we lost almost all our power." The CFI took the controls and verified that the mixture, carburetor heat, and throttle were full forward, applied full flaps, and landed on the runway. With insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane and obstructions and a downsloping embankment ahead, the CFI applied full throttle; the engine only partially responded. He then intentionally stalled the airplane into a marsh where the airplane came to rest upright. After recovery of the airplane, the damaged propeller was removed and a serviceable propeller listed in the airplane type certificate data sheet was installed. An impact damaged fuel line at the gascolator was bypassed but the remainder of the fuel delivery system was used. The engine was started in the presence of an FAA inspector and was noted to run rough during engine warm-up. During the magneto check at 1,700 rpm, engine backfiring and loss of engine power was noted. The engine was then secured and started again. During the second run, no discrepancies were noted; the engine ran smooth at 1,700 rpm.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportStatesboro-Bulloch County (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5502 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN11567
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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