Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC88LA144

WEST CHESTER, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8154S

CESSNA 150F

Analysis

THE PILOT PREFLIGHTED THE AIRCRAFT AND PERFORMED A RUNUP BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE FLIGHT DEPARTED FROM RUNWAY 27. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT REACHED ABOUT 200 FEET, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AND ALTITUDE COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND IN A CORN FIELD AND DURING LANDING ROLL, WHEELS STUCK IN MUD AND FLIPPED THE AIRCRAFT OVER. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY DISCREPANCIES.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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