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March 7, 1983 · Cessna 150F · N8803G
Ollie, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ollie, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8803G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA075
THE STUDENT REPORTED THAT THE ENG LOST APRX 500 RPM WHILE HE WAS PRACTICING TURNS & STALLS AT AN ALTITUDE OF APRX 3500 FT MSL. REPORTEDLY, THE SITUATION BECAME WORSE & HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. HE APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. SUBSEQUENTLY, A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE NOSEWHEEL SANK IN SOFT TERRAIN & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. AN EXAM & DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENG DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER LOSS. THE TEMP & DEW POINT WERE 40 DEG, RESPECTIVELY. ACCORDING TO ICING PROBABILITY CHARTS, SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING COULD OCCUR AT GLIDE POWER & SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS EXITED FOR CRUISE POWER.
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THE STUDENT REPORTED THAT THE ENG LOST APRX 500 RPM WHILE HE WAS PRACTICING TURNS & STALLS AT AN ALTITUDE OF APRX 3500 FT MSL. REPORTEDLY, THE SITUATION BECAME WORSE & HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. HE APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. SUBSEQUENTLY, A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE NOSEWHEEL SANK IN SOFT TERRAIN & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. AN EXAM & DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENG DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER LOSS. THE TEMP & DEW POINT WERE 40 DEG, RESPECTIVELY. ACCORDING TO ICING PROBABILITY CHARTS, SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING COULD OCCUR AT GLIDE POWER & SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS EXITED FOR CRUISE POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8803G
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 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC