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November 25, 1987 · Cessna 150L · N1380Q
Aberdeen, SD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aberdeen, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1380Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN88LA028
THE PRIVATE PLT WAS RETURNING HOME WITH HIS SON AND ENCOUNTERED MARGINAL VFR WEATHER. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED THROUGH FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES FOR OVER TWENTY MINUTES. WHEN CARBURETOR HEAT WAS APPLIED FOR LANDING, THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT AT 3000 FEET AGL AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ON A CITY STREET. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE WING STRUCK TREE BRANCHES. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. A POST ACCIDENT ENGINE INSPECTION DID NOT REVEAL REASON FOR POWER LOSS. AN ENGINE RUN SHOWED SATISFACTORY OPERATION FROM IDLE TO FULL POWER.
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THE PRIVATE PLT WAS RETURNING HOME WITH HIS SON AND ENCOUNTERED MARGINAL VFR WEATHER. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED THROUGH FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES FOR OVER TWENTY MINUTES. WHEN CARBURETOR HEAT WAS APPLIED FOR LANDING, THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT AT 3000 FEET AGL AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ON A CITY STREET. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE WING STRUCK TREE BRANCHES. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. A POST ACCIDENT ENGINE INSPECTION DID NOT REVEAL REASON FOR POWER LOSS. AN ENGINE RUN SHOWED SATISFACTORY OPERATION FROM IDLE TO FULL POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CST
Nearest AirportAberdeen Muni (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1380Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:47
Weather SourceWFAC