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March 24, 2015 · Cessna 150 NO Series · N7987E
Flushing, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Flushing, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150 NO Series (1960)
Tail Number
N7987E
Operator
Thomas Carr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA020
During a preflight examination, the pilot identified fuel contamination from water, in his airplane's fuel tanks. He removed approximately one quart of water each from the right wing, left wing, belly drain and engine strainer. He thought he removed all the water from the fuel system and started the engine. He performed an engine run up at twenty-two hundred revolutions per minute. After a five minute engine run, the pilot decided the airplane was suitable for flight and initiated a take-off. Upon reaching an altitude of four hundred feet, the engine lost power. He entered an emergency descent and forced landing, subsequently impacting several trees and eventually the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to wings, fuselage, and empennage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
Full Narrative
During a preflight examination, the pilot identified fuel contamination from water, in his airplane's fuel tanks. He removed approximately one quart of water each from the right wing, left wing, belly drain and engine strainer. He thought he removed all the water from the fuel system and started the engine. He performed an engine run up at twenty-two hundred revolutions per minute. After a five minute engine run, the pilot decided the airplane was suitable for flight and initiated a take-off. Upon reaching an altitude of four hundred feet, the engine lost power. He entered an emergency descent and forced landing, subsequently impacting several trees and eventually the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to wings, fuselage, and empennage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDALTON (0nm NNW)
Runway36
Runway Length2510 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 NO Series
Tail NumberN7987E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Carr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC