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June 1, 2025 · Cessna 150J · N150FJ

Elberta, AL

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elberta, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 150J (1969)
Tail Number
N150FJ
Operator
Johns Randal J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA225

On June 1, 2025, at about 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 150J, N150FJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elberta, Alabama. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilots were flying from Shields Airport (AL55), in Lillian, Alabama, to Jeremiah Denton Airport (4R9), Dauphin Island, Alabama, to have lunch. A few minutes after takeoff during the initial climb, the engine suddenly started running rough and engine RPM reduced to approximately 1,400 RPM. The pilot-rated passenger, who was a flight instructor and was not flying at the time, took the controls and carburetor heat was applied with no effect on the engine’s performance. They attempted to land at Perdido Winds Airpark (AL08), Elberta, Alabama, but they were too high on the approach and opted to attempt a forced landing in a field to the west. As they turned base for their approach to the field, the engine experienced a total loss of power. During the approach to the field, they noticed that there was a barbed wire fence running through the field, but landing was already assured, so they elected to continue with the landing. After touching down, they struck the fence, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On June 1, 2025, at about 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 150J, N150FJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elberta, Alabama. The pilot and the pilot- rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilots were flying from Shields Airport (AL55), in Lillian, ALAlabama. (AL55) to Jeremiah Denton Airport (4R9), Dauphin Island, AL. Airport (4R9)Alabama to have lunch. A few minutes after takeoff during the initial climb, the engine suddenly started running rough and engine RPM rpm reduced to approximately1,400 RPM. The pilot-rated passenger, who was a flight instructor, who was not flying at the time, took the controls and carburetor heat was applied with no effect on the engine’s performance. They attempted to land at Perdido Winds Airpark (AL08), Elberta, Alabama, ; but however, they were too high on the approach and opted to attempt a forced landing in a field to the west. As they turned base for their approach to the field, the engine experienced a total loss of powerlost all power. During the approach to the field, they noticed that there was a barbed wire fence running through the field, but landing was already assured, so they elected to continue with the landing. After touching down, they struck the fence, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSHIELDS (3.8nm W)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN150FJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohns Randal J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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