Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW83LA346

UVALDE, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N1639Q

CESSNA 150L

Analysis

WHILE THE STUDENT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER AFTER THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLYING 3.6 HRS. SHE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A RANCH ROAD; HOWEVER, DURING THE ROLL-OUT, THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE ACFT HAD A USABLE FUEL SUPPLY OF 22.5 GAL. FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR TAKEOFF, CLIMB & CRUISE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 21.94 GAL. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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