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September 5, 1986 · Cessna 150G · N3287J
Smithville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Smithville, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N3287J
Operator
Donald Osborne
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA245
THE PLT REPORTED THE ACFT HAD 6-7 GALLONS OF FUEL AT TAKEOFF, ENOUGH FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF FLIGHT. HE FLEW FOR APRX 1 HOUR AND ON TAKEOFF FROM A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, THE ENG QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PLT STATED HE HAD BUILT THIS ACFT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ACFT. FAA ACFT REGISTRY SHOWED THE ACFT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY FORMER OWNER AS DESTROYED DUE TO ACCIDENT. THE PLT ALSO REPORTED THAT HE HAD NO PLT CERTIFICATE.
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THE PLT REPORTED THE ACFT HAD 6-7 GALLONS OF FUEL AT TAKEOFF, ENOUGH FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF FLIGHT. HE FLEW FOR APRX 1 HOUR AND ON TAKEOFF FROM A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, THE ENG QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PLT STATED HE HAD BUILT THIS ACFT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ACFT. FAA ACFT REGISTRY SHOWED THE ACFT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY FORMER OWNER AS DESTROYED DUE TO ACCIDENT. THE PLT ALSO REPORTED THAT HE HAD NO PLT CERTIFICATE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSmithville Muni (75nm W)
Runway24
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN3287J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald Osborne
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:49