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January 19, 2003 · Cessna 150F · N8555G

Crestline, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Crestline, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8555G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA038

After a 2 hour flight the engine lost total power, and the pilot performed a forced landing to a plowed snow covered farm field, about 9 miles east of the destination airport. The pilot proceeded by ground transportation to the airport, where he purchased fuel. Upon returning to the airplane, the pilot added the fuel to the left and right wing tanks, and a mechanic inspected the airplane. The pilot then elected to attempt a takeoff from the field. During the takeoff roll, the left wing struck a tree, and the takeoff was aborted. Review of a videotape, taken by an Ohio State Highway Patrol officer, showed the airplane positioned on a snow-covered field with the engine running. The field also had high windrows and tall grass. Engine power was then applied, and the airplane began its takeoff roll. As the airplane proceeded away from the camera, it neared a tree line, and veered right. A large white cloud was then observed, and the airplane disappeared from the sight of the camera. The officer drove towards the white cloud, and observed the airplane at rest, with its occupants walking around the fuselage. Also noted on the video was a lone small tree growing in the field.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field.

Full Narrative

On January 19, 2003, at 1700 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150F, N8555G, was substantially damaged while attempting to takeoff from a field near Crestline, Ohio. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, the flight had departed from the Beach City Airport, Beach City, Ohio, about 1250, destined for the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD), Mansfield, Ohio. After a 2 hour flight, the engine lost total power, and the pilot performed a forced landing to a plowed snow covered farm field, about 9 miles east of MFD. The pilot proceeded by ground transportation to MFD, where he purchased fuel. Upon returning to the airplane, the pilot added the fuel to the left and right wing tanks, and a mechanic inspected the airplane. The pilot then elected to attempt a takeoff from the field. During the takeoff roll, the left wing struck a tree, and the takeoff was aborted. Review of a videotape, taken by an Ohio State Highway Patrol officer, the airplane was positioned on a snow-covered field with the engine running. The field also had high windrows and tall grass. Engine power was then applied, and the airplane began its takeoff roll. As the airplane proceeded away from the camera, it neared a tree line, and veered right. A large white cloud was then observed, and the airplane disappeared from the sight of the camera. The officer drove towards the white cloud, and observed the airplane at rest, with its occupants walking around the fuselage. Also noted on the video was a lone small tree growing in the field. Examination of the airplane after the accident revealed substantial damage to the left wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8555G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 18 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 3 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time21:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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