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June 11, 1984 · Cessna 150L · N18070

Corona, CA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Corona, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N18070
Operator
Willard Tjosaas
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA348

THE PLT STATED THAT THE 'ENGINE QUIT DURING THE SECOND TAKEOFF AFTER MAKING A TOUCH AND GO.' THE PLT NEGOTIATED A 180 DEG TURN & ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON THE AIRPORT 'SERVICE ROAD'; A TRUCK, HOWEVER, ENTERED THE SERVICE ROAD & THE PLT WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A PARKING LOT. THE LANDING WAS DOWNWIND & THE ACFT COULD NOT BE STOPPED PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE FENCE. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG/FUEL SYSTEM DISCLOSED THAT THE #4 LOWER SPARK PLUG DID NOT FIRE DUE TO A CRACKED INSULATOR. FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE GASCOLATOR BOWL; THE BOWL ALSO CONTAINED MINOR WATER DEPOSITS AND OTHER CONTAMINATES. THE VENT ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK CAP WAS PLUGGED.

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THE PLT STATED THAT THE 'ENGINE QUIT DURING THE SECOND TAKEOFF AFTER MAKING A TOUCH AND GO.' THE PLT NEGOTIATED A 180 DEG TURN & ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON THE AIRPORT 'SERVICE ROAD'; A TRUCK, HOWEVER, ENTERED THE SERVICE ROAD & THE PLT WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A PARKING LOT. THE LANDING WAS DOWNWIND & THE ACFT COULD NOT BE STOPPED PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE FENCE. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG/FUEL SYSTEM DISCLOSED THAT THE #4 LOWER SPARK PLUG DID NOT FIRE DUE TO A CRACKED INSULATOR. FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE GASCOLATOR BOWL; THE BOWL ALSO CONTAINED MINOR WATER DEPOSITS AND OTHER CONTAMINATES. THE VENT ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK CAP WAS PLUGGED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:49 PDT
Nearest AirportCORONA (1nm W)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN18070
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWillard Tjosaas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourcePILO

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