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March 26, 1989 · Cessna 150 · N3832J
Papillion, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Papillion, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N3832J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA086
THE PVT PLT SAID HE WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LDGS. DURING A TAKEOFF THE ENGINE HESITATED, SO HE ABORTED THE T.O. AND RE-LANDED ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. AFTER TAXIING BACK, HE RAN THE ENGINE UP AND CHECKED AND CONFIRMED NORMAL OPERATION. HE THEN TOOK OFF AND AFTER ATTAINING ABOUT 150 TO 200 FEET AGL, THE ENGINE BEGAN LOSING POWER AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED ON THE AIRPORT PROPERTY, RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH A TERRACE AND NOSING OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ENGINE RUNUP REVEALED FOREIGN MATTER IN THE CARBURETOR FINGER SCREEN. THE ACFT HAD BEEN INACTIVE OVER AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE PURCHASE BY THE PRESENT OWNER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SCREEN BY FOREIGN MATTER AND OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES.
Full Narrative
THE PVT PLT SAID HE WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LDGS. DURING A TAKEOFF THE ENGINE HESITATED, SO HE ABORTED THE T.O. AND RE-LANDED ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. AFTER TAXIING BACK, HE RAN THE ENGINE UP AND CHECKED AND CONFIRMED NORMAL OPERATION. HE THEN TOOK OFF AND AFTER ATTAINING ABOUT 150 TO 200 FEET AGL, THE ENGINE BEGAN LOSING POWER AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED ON THE AIRPORT PROPERTY, RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH A TERRACE AND NOSING OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ENGINE RUNUP REVEALED FOREIGN MATTER IN THE CARBURETOR FINGER SCREEN. THE ACFT HAD BEEN INACTIVE OVER AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE PURCHASE BY THE PRESENT OWNER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest AirportSouth Omaha (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN3832J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 16 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC