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July 23, 1983 · Cessna 150L · N1639Q
Uvalde, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Uvalde, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1639Q
Operator
Chaparral Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA346
WHILE THE STUDENT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLYING 3.6 HRS. SHE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A RANCH ROAD; HOWEVER, DURING THE ROLL-OUT, THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE ACFT HAD A USABLE FUEL SUPPLY OF 22.5 GAL. FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR TAKEOFF, CLIMB & CRUISE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 21.94 GAL. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND.
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WHILE THE STUDENT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLYING 3.6 HRS. SHE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A RANCH ROAD; HOWEVER, DURING THE ROLL-OUT, THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE ACFT HAD A USABLE FUEL SUPPLY OF 22.5 GAL. FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR TAKEOFF, CLIMB & CRUISE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 21.94 GAL. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:53 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1639Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChaparral Aviation
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 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO