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May 17, 2002 · Cessna 150M · N50XP

Godley, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Godley, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N50XP
Operator
Delta Qualiflight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA153

While in cruise flight, the airplane "experienced engine roughness." During a precautionary landing to a field, the airplane impacted a transmission wire. The airplane came to rest upright in the field with the nose landing gear separated, and the aft wing spars bent. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing.

Full Narrative

On May 16, 2002, approximately 1900 central daylight time, a Cessna 150M single-engine airplane, N50XP, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a transmission wire during a precautionary landing to a field following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Godley, Texas. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to Delta Aeronautics Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, and operated by Delta Qualiflight, Fort Worth. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local flight departed the Fort Worth Mecham International Airport, Fort Worth, approximately 1800. The pilot reported that prior to departure from Fort Worth, he performed an engine run-up with no anomalies noted. Approximately 1.8 hours into the flight, the airplane "experienced engine roughness." During a precautionary landing to a field, the airplane impacted a transmission wire. An FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, reported that the airplane came to rest upright in the field with the nose landing gear separated, and the aft wing spars bent. The fuel selector was found in the OFF position, the right fuel tank was approximately 1/2 full of fuel, and the left fuel tank was approximately 2/3 full of fuel. The FAA inspector rotated the engine crankshaft by hand; the engine crankshaft was free to rotate, and the engine accessories drive shafts were observed to rotate. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN50XP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Qualiflight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data