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January 26, 1988 · Cessna 150L · N1706Q
Diamond Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Diamond Springs, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1706Q
Operator
Kingdon Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA098
DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, APPROACHING THE AIRPORT THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD WHERE DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED. THE ACFT HAD BEEN OPERATING IN THE RANGE OF SERIOUS ICING AT GLIDE POWER.
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DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, APPROACHING THE AIRPORT THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD WHERE DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED. THE ACFT HAD BEEN OPERATING IN THE RANGE OF SERIOUS ICING AT GLIDE POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportPlacerville (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1706Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKingdon Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 3 kt, gusting 11 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC