N3481V

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15076516

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 11, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO94LA006
Location
WEST MILFORD, NJ
Event ID
20001211X13700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN UNDETERMINED REASON. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO COMPLETE A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3481V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076516
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LARSON GLENN M
Address
121 BRADLEY AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BERGENFIELD
State / Zip Code
NJ 07621
Country
United States

Analysis

On Thursday, November 11, 1993, at about 1700 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150, N3481V, collided with trees during the termination of a forced landing. The forced landing was precipitated by a total loss of engine power during approach. The pilot received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight was being operated by Glenn Larson of Bergenfield, New Jersey at the time. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the local area personal flight.

The pilot was interviewed by an FAA safety inspector after the accident. He said he was on final approach to Greenwood Lake Airport when the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot entered a power off forced landing. The airplane collided with trees during the forced landing. The engine was removed from the airplane and successfully ran. An examination of the engine did not reveal a reason for the loss of power.

Neither the pilot nor the operator provided a Pilot/Operator report after being requested to do so. Each were sent registered letters, but did not provide the required report.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO94LA006