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January 11, 1986 · Cessna 150-L · N6989G
Gig Harbor, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Gig Harbor, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 150-L
Tail Number
N6989G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA86LA037
A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION WHILE IN AN EXTENDED TRAFFIC PATTERN DUE TO LANDING TRAFFIC. AN INADVERTENT STALL OCCURRED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. THE LEFT WING STRUCK A PILE OF DIRT WHICH SPUN THE AIRCRAFT AROUND. THE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED UPHILL.
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A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION WHILE IN AN EXTENDED TRAFFIC PATTERN DUE TO LANDING TRAFFIC. AN INADVERTENT STALL OCCURRED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. THE LEFT WING STRUCK A PILE OF DIRT WHICH SPUN THE AIRCRAFT AROUND. THE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED UPHILL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:26 PST
Nearest AirportTacoma Narrows (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150-L
Tail NumberN6989G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:31
Weather SourceWFAC