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August 21, 2003 · Cessna 150F · N8065F

Laramie, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Laramie, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8065F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA146

According to the pilot, the airplane was in cruise flight at 10,500 feet when the engine began to run "rough." The power dropped below 2,000 rpm, and the pilot's effort was unsuccessful in restoring power. The pilot made a forced landing in mountainous terrain. The airplane struck several trees, substantially damaging both wings. Density altitude was calculated to be 10,312 feet msl. The engine was later functionally tested to 2,475 rpm. No anomalies were found.

NTSB Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 21, 2003, approximately 1110 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N8065F, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees during a forced landing 30 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming. The private pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the cross-country flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Skypark Airport, Bountiful, Utah, approximately 0800. According to the pilot, he was in cruise flight at 10,500 feet when the engine began running "rough." Power dropped below 2,000 rpm. He tried but was unable to restore full power, and made a forced landing in mountainous terrain. The airplane struck several trees, destroying both wings and bending the main spar. Density altitude at Laramie was calculated to be 10,312 feet msl. On September 24, 2003, the engine was functionally tested to 2,475 rpm. The magnetos were tested and functioned normally. No mechanical anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8065F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data