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February 27, 2021 · Cessna 150E · N6135T

Marana, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 150E (1964)
Tail Number
N6135T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA127

After accomplishing a touch-and-go landing while in the traffic pattern at an altitude of about 1,300 ft above ground level, the airplane lost total engine power. The pilot was unable to restore power and made a forced landing in a field. When the nose gear was lowered during the landing roll, the airplane nosed over. The first postaccident test run of the engine revealed that it could run but not continuously. The engine’s carburetor was examined, and no anomalies were noted. During a second test run, the engine started uneventfully and ran for several minutes at various power settings. Examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. As a result, the investigation was unable to determine the cause of the total loss of engine power during the accident flight based on the available evidence for the investigation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

Full Narrative

On February 27, 2021, about 1116 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150E airplane, N6135T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marana, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. According to the pilot, after accomplishing a touch-and-go landing and while in the traffic pattern at an altitude of about 1,300 ft above ground level, the airplane lost engine power. The pilot was unable to restore power and decided to make a forced landing. The pilot selected a location that looked like a dirt road. As the airplane approached the selected landing location, the pilot realized that it was a ditch full of water, so he maneuvered the airplane to an adjacent field. When the nose gear was lowered during the landing roll, the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the tail, nose landing gear, and airframe firewall. During postaccident examination of the engine, an external fuel source was attached to the airplane’s fuel line, and the battery was charged. The engine started uneventfully but ran for several seconds only and not continuously. Examination of the engine’s carburetor found no anomalies. The carburetor was secured back to the engine to accomplish another engine run. The engine started uneventfully and ran for several minutes at various power settings. The magnetos were checked, and an appropriate drop in engine rpm was noted. The engine ran smoothly and responded to rapid throttle movements. No anomalies were noted during the engine run.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:16 MST
Nearest AirportMarana Regional Airport (7.2nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150E
Tail NumberN6135T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · 0-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 10 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time10:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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