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January 4, 1986 · Cessna 150J · N50560
Belle Chasse, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Belle Chasse, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N50560
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86FRD04
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF POWER. THE FLT WAS BEGUN AN HOUR BEFORE THE ACC WITH THE INTENTION OF STAYING IN LOCAL AREA. THE WX WAS MINIMAL VMC AT THE TIME OF TAKEOFF AND SUDDENLY BECAME IMC WHEN FOG ROLLED IN. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE DEPARTURE ARPT AND AFTER SEVERAL LOW PASSES AT VARIOUS PLACES TRYING TO LAND THE ACFT RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE FORCED LNDG WAS MADE IN THE YARD OF AN INDUSTRIAL AREA WHERE THE NOSE GEAR DUG IN AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF POWER. THE FLT WAS BEGUN AN HOUR BEFORE THE ACC WITH THE INTENTION OF STAYING IN LOCAL AREA. THE WX WAS MINIMAL VMC AT THE TIME OF TAKEOFF AND SUDDENLY BECAME IMC WHEN FOG ROLLED IN. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE DEPARTURE ARPT AND AFTER SEVERAL LOW PASSES AT VARIOUS PLACES TRYING TO LAND THE ACFT RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE FORCED LNDG WAS MADE IN THE YARD OF AN INDUSTRIAL AREA WHERE THE NOSE GEAR DUG IN AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN50560
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO