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April 18, 1990 · Cessna 150 · N714EB
Salina, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salina, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N714EB
Operator
Hesston College
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA087
AFTER SHOOTING INSTRUMENT APPROACHES IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS, UNDER VFR CONDITIONS, THE PVT PLT SAID THAT DURING THE SECOND PRACTICE APPROACH, THE ENGINE FAILED. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED IN A WHEAT FIELD WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS, HOWEVER THE FUEL TANKS WERE EMPTY OF USABLE FUEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION, FUEL CALCULATIONS MISJUDGED AND REFUELING NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
AFTER SHOOTING INSTRUMENT APPROACHES IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS, UNDER VFR CONDITIONS, THE PVT PLT SAID THAT DURING THE SECOND PRACTICE APPROACH, THE ENGINE FAILED. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED IN A WHEAT FIELD WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS, HOWEVER THE FUEL TANKS WERE EMPTY OF USABLE FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSALINA (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length13337 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN714EB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHesston College
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 18 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC