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July 25, 1984 · Cessna 150J · N50618
Burley, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Burley, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N50618
Operator
James L Reese
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA183
THE ACFT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A POTATO FIELD AND NOSED OVER AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PLT SAID SHE USED CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. THE ENGINE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY IMPROVE BUT WAS RUNNING IN SURGES FROM 1800-2200 RPM. THE PLT CUT THE CARB HEAT OFF AND THE ENGINE GOT WORSE. AT ONE POINT THE RPM IMPROVED THEN WORSENED DRAMATICALLY. AFTER A SHORT WHILE THE ENGINE DIED. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE NORMAL.
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THE ACFT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A POTATO FIELD AND NOSED OVER AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PLT SAID SHE USED CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. THE ENGINE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY IMPROVE BUT WAS RUNNING IN SURGES FROM 1800-2200 RPM. THE PLT CUT THE CARB HEAT OFF AND THE ENGINE GOT WORSE. AT ONE POINT THE RPM IMPROVED THEN WORSENED DRAMATICALLY. AFTER A SHORT WHILE THE ENGINE DIED. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE NORMAL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:41 MDT
Nearest Airport07 (14nm E)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN50618
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames L Reese
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:25
Weather SourceWFAC