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March 31, 2001 · Cessna 150J · N60051

Fortuna, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fortuna, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N60051
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA133

The engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing about 20 yards offshore. The pilot was flying from the right seat and there were several loose items on the left seat. The pilot's certificate had been revoked as a result of his involvement in an aircraft accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water.

Full Narrative

On March 31, 2001, approximately 0800 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150J, N60051, was substantially damaged when it made a forced landing in the Pacific ocean near Fortuna, California. Visual metrological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight, which originated from Ukiah, California, approximately 0730. The flight was operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by an uncertificated pilot/owner who was not injured. The pilot reported to the sheriff's deputy who interviewed him that he was flying from the right seat and that there were several loose items on the left seat. The airplane encountered turbulence and the loose items struck the engine controls causing the engine to shutdown. The pilot made a forced landing about 20 yards offshore. A search of Federal Aviation Administration Airman database revealed that the pilot's certificate had been revoked on September 20, 1999, as a result of his involvement in an aircraft accident on August 14, 1999. Two attempts were made to mail an NTSB Form 6120.1/2 - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report form. The first attempt, via regular mail, was sent on April 4, 2001. The second attempt, via certified mail, was sent on May 7, 2001. No response has been received.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN60051
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 38 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 50
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data