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November 20, 1984 · Cessna 150L · N6584G
Joplin, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Joplin, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6584G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA023
PLT DEPARTED WITH ESTIMATED 16 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD FOR BRIEF FLIGHT. APPROACHING ARPT FOR LANDING, ENGINE LOST POWER. PLT SET UP FOR FORCED LNDG IN OPEN FIELD. ACFT OVERRAN AVAILABLE OPEN SPACE AND COLLIDED WITH BRUSH. PLT STATED ACFT HAD BEEN MODIFIED FOR USE OF AUTOMOTIVE FUEL BUT IN RECENT MONTHS HAD BEEN USING AVIATION GRADE EXCLUSIVELY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED 5 GALS AUTOMOTIVE FUEL REMAINING IN TANKS.
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PLT DEPARTED WITH ESTIMATED 16 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD FOR BRIEF FLIGHT. APPROACHING ARPT FOR LANDING, ENGINE LOST POWER. PLT SET UP FOR FORCED LNDG IN OPEN FIELD. ACFT OVERRAN AVAILABLE OPEN SPACE AND COLLIDED WITH BRUSH. PLT STATED ACFT HAD BEEN MODIFIED FOR USE OF AUTOMOTIVE FUEL BUT IN RECENT MONTHS HAD BEEN USING AVIATION GRADE EXCLUSIVELY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED 5 GALS AUTOMOTIVE FUEL REMAINING IN TANKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 CST
Nearest AirportJoplin Muni (25nm SW)
Runway4
Runway Length3604 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6584G
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 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:25