Saturday, September 26, 2015

Cessna 150F Commuter, N6922F: Accident occurred September 26, 2015 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

http://registry.faa.gov/N6922F

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA433
 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, September 26, 2015 in Fort Wayne, IN
Aircraft: CESSNA 150F, registration: N6922F
Injuries: 1 Serious.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.

On September 26, 2015, about 0345 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N6922F, impacted terrain during climb after takeoff from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Fort Wayne, Indiana. The airplane received substantial damage. The private pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.     

FAA Flight Standards District Office:  FAA South Bend FSDO-17





Assisting at the plane crash scene were the Fort Wayne Police Department, Fort Wayne Airport Authority Police, Fort Wayne Airport Authority Operations, Allen County Sheriff Department, Allen County Department of Homeland Security, Fort Wayne Fire Department and Three Rivers Ambulance Authority.


FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) – One person is missing after a small aircraft crashed south of Smith Field early Saturday morning.

Emergency crews rushed to the 1400 block of Ludwig Park Drive around 3:45 a.m.

Indiana State Police Sergeant Tome Merkling said the Cessna 150 was flying north to Smith Field.

The airplane continued to descend clipping the upper portions of some trees before striking a power line and then a small corner section of the roof of a house.

According to a release, police believe there were two occupants on the plane.

The pilot was found shortly after the crash with only minor injuries.

The second, however, has not been located. Police believe they have the identity and are trying to find that person.

Police are not releasing the identities of either of the flyers at this time.

The plane landed in the backyard of a home. Fortunately, no one in the home or anywhere on the ground was injured.

At this time, Sgt. Merkling is waiting for the arrival of the FAA.

No further information has been released.

Source:  http://www.21alive.com  



FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A passenger of a small aircraft that crashed south of Smith Field early Saturday morning is missing.

Emergency crews were called to the 1400 block of Ludwig Park Drive around 3:45 a.m. The crash happened approximately 1,000 feet south of the airfield.

Indiana State Police Sergeant Tom Merkling indicated the plane was flying north to approach Smith Field.  As the plane descended, it clipped the tops of some trees before it struck a power line and a small corner section of the roof of a house, according to police.

The plane landed upside down in the backyard of the home.

Police said at this time they believe there are two occupants of the plane.

The pilot was located shortly after the crash and hospitalized in good condition. However, police and firefighters have not been able to locate the passenger. Investigators said they do believe they have that person’s identity and are trying to find where that person is located.

Police have not released their identities.

The plane crashed near a home in a backyard. No one in the house or on the ground was hurt.

The incident is under investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should arrive shortly to assist in the investigation.

Story, comments and video:  http://wane.com













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