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June 12, 1986 · Cessna 150L · N1739Q
Bountiful, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bountiful, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1739Q
Operator
Ski Park Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA159
THE PLT SAID HE HAD BEEN AIRBORNE FOR ABOUT 1.25 HRS WHEN THE ENG BEGAN TO CUT OUT. EMERG PROCEDURES DID NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION AND AN OFF ARPT FORCED LANDING WAS NECESSARY. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT LOOK IN THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF BUT RELIED ON THE FUEL GAUGES. THE FUEL GAUGES SHOWED ONE-HALF ON THE L TANK AND ONE-QUARTER ON THE R TANK. THE AIRCRAFT WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACDT AND NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL WAS FOUND.
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THE PLT SAID HE HAD BEEN AIRBORNE FOR ABOUT 1.25 HRS WHEN THE ENG BEGAN TO CUT OUT. EMERG PROCEDURES DID NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION AND AN OFF ARPT FORCED LANDING WAS NECESSARY. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT LOOK IN THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF BUT RELIED ON THE FUEL GAUGES. THE FUEL GAUGES SHOWED ONE-HALF ON THE L TANK AND ONE-QUARTER ON THE R TANK. THE AIRCRAFT WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE ACDT AND NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSKYPARK (0nm E)
Runway34
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1739Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSki Park Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC