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September 22, 1990 · Cessna 150 · N22909
Brookley, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Brookley, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N22909
Operator
Phillips Sandra C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL90LA176
THE PILOTS WERE CONDUCTING CLOSED TRAFFIC TAKE-OFFS AND LANDINGS, WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT DURING THE THIRD CLIMBOUT. THE PILOTS HAD FLOWN 20 MINUTES AND HAD DEPARTED WITH AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF FUEL. A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL WAS RECOVERED FROM BOTH FUEL TANKS. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED OR DISCOVERED DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOTS WERE CONDUCTING CLOSED TRAFFIC TAKE-OFFS AND LANDINGS, WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT DURING THE THIRD CLIMBOUT. THE PILOTS HAD FLOWN 20 MINUTES AND HAD DEPARTED WITH AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF FUEL. A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL WAS RECOVERED FROM BOTH FUEL TANKS. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED OR DISCOVERED DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 EDT
Nearest AirportDavis Airpark (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN22909
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPhillips Sandra C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC