Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On December 17, 1994, at 1815 central standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6030J, was substantially damaged during a dark night forced landing near Newark, Texas. The airplane, flown by a private pilot, was on a personal cross country flight. There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. Neither the pilot or his passenger were injured.
In the Pilot/Operator report and during an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated that he departed Corsicana, Texas, (CRS) at 1700 "with approximately 14 gallons of fuel." Approximately one hour later, the "right fuel gauge read 1/8 tank or slightly less. The left tank read between 1/4 and 1/2 tank." At 1815, the "engine failed," while cruising at 1,900 feet mean sea level, and a forced landing was executed to a field. During the landing, the airplane impacted a fence and trees.
An examination of the aircraft by a FAA airworthiness inspector failed to reveal any anomalies that could have contributed to the loss of engine power.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW95LA068