Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 - G near Galion, OH — 2014-02-13

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Date
2014-02-13
Location
Galion, OH, USA
Airport
GQQ
Aircraft
CESSNA 150 - G
Registration
N3882J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he found no abnormalities with the airplane during the preflight inspection. After engine start-up and before taxiing, the pilot allowed the engine temperature to rise due to the cold ambient temperature, and the predeparture engine run-up was normal. The airplane took off and, when it reached about 500 ft above ground level, the engine "misfired." The pilot cycled the carburetor heat on and verified that the primer was "locked" and that the fuel selector was in the "on" position. Despite these actions, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing in an agricultural field. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or fuel contamination that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after engine misfire at 400-500 feet.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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