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August 16, 1983 · Cessna 150 · N3051S
Humble, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Humble, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N3051S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA379
THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE RWY DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT ON FINAL APPROACH. THE ACFT LANDED IN MUDAND NOSED OVER. THE ACFT HAD NOT FLOWN SINCE MARCH AND DURING PRE-FLIGHT A MUD DAUBER NEST HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE PITOT AND TWO QUARTS OF WATER WERE DRAINED FROM THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE ACFT WAS FERRIED TO PORTER FIELD WHERE IT WAS REFUELED. AFTER REFUELING THE PLT AND PASSENGER DECIDED TO FLY TOUCH AND GO PRACTICE. THE ENGINE QUIT ON THE 2ND APPROACH. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE PLT REPORTED MUD DAUBER NEST IN BOTH FUEL TANK VENTS WHICH BLOCKED THE AIR FLOW. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.
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THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE RWY DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT ON FINAL APPROACH. THE ACFT LANDED IN MUDAND NOSED OVER. THE ACFT HAD NOT FLOWN SINCE MARCH AND DURING PRE-FLIGHT A MUD DAUBER NEST HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE PITOT AND TWO QUARTS OF WATER WERE DRAINED FROM THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE ACFT WAS FERRIED TO PORTER FIELD WHERE IT WAS REFUELED. AFTER REFUELING THE PLT AND PASSENGER DECIDED TO FLY TOUCH AND GO PRACTICE. THE ENGINE QUIT ON THE 2ND APPROACH. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE PLT REPORTED MUD DAUBER NEST IN BOTH FUEL TANK VENTS WHICH BLOCKED THE AIR FLOW. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CDT
Nearest AirportWILLIAMS (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN3051S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100°
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC