Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Moines, Washington
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
http://registry.faa.gov/N45586
View of damaged engine truss and mount.
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
Location: Everett, WA
Accident Number: GAA18CA519
Date & Time: 07/21/2018, 1855 PDT
Registration: N45586
Aircraft: Cessna 150
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot reported that, during final approach, the engine sputtered then had a total loss of power. The airplane landed short of the runway on the threshold, and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine truss and mount.
A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspection did not show any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or abnormalities. A photograph provided by the inspector, shows no damage to the propeller, which is consistent with the engine not producing power at the time of impact. He added that fuel was present in the tanks and that the gascolator screen was found clear of debris, and he suspected carburetor ice was responsible for the loss of engine power.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 310° at 7 knots, 7 statute miles, temperature 72°F, dew point 48°F. The airplane landed on runway 34R.
According to the Carburetor Icing Probability Chart (refer to docket) and based on the temperature and dew point about the time of the accident, the conditions were favorable for serious carburetor icing at decent power setting.
After multiple attempts, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 26, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/01/2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/27/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 255 hours (Total, all aircraft), 151 hours (Total, this make and model)
View of propeller and damaged nose landing gear.
Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N45586
Model/Series: 150 M
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Utility
Serial Number: 15076982
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1601 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: O-200 SERIES
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 100 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KPAE, 606 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0153 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 47°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 310°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.18 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C / 9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Everett, WA (PAE)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Everett, WA (PAE)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1600 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: SNOHOMISH COUNTY (PAINE FLD) (PAE)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 607 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 34R
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3004 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 47.906944, -122.281667 (est)
Is there a penalty for not submitting form 6120.1?
ReplyDeleteBy regulation, the Form 6120.1 (Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident) must be returned with 10 days. Late fees, fines and penalties are put in place by the Air Safety Investigator assigned by the NTSB. All supporting documentation requesting the Form 6120.1 is retained indefinitely.
ReplyDeleteHence, "after multiple attempts, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1."
ReplyDeleteI guess he'd rather not talk about it.
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