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November 19, 1986 · Cessna A150M · N2731J
Corona, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Corona, CA
Aircraft
Cessna A150M
Tail Number
N2731J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA043
DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT PROCEDURE TOWARD AN OPEN FIELD ON ROLLING TERRAIN. HE STATED THAT HE MISJUDGED THE RISING TERRAIN AND GOT TOO LOW AND SLOW TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE WAS FORCED TO LAND. DURING THE ROLL OUT, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
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DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT PROCEDURE TOWARD AN OPEN FIELD ON ROLLING TERRAIN. HE STATED THAT HE MISJUDGED THE RISING TERRAIN AND GOT TOO LOW AND SLOW TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE WAS FORCED TO LAND. DURING THE ROLL OUT, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A150M
Tail NumberN2731J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC