Cessna 150H, N50055: Accident occurred August 15, 2021 in Heavener, Le Flore County, Oklahoma

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. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

ALT Services Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N50055

Location: Heavener, Oklahoma

Accident Number: CEN21LA408

Date and Time: August 15, 2021, 17:00 Local 

Registration: N50055

Aircraft: Cessna 150H 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

 On August 15, 2021, about 1700 central daylight time, a Cessna 150H airplane, N50055, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Heavener, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations

Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that while in cruise flight to his destination, the airplane’s engine began to run rough. As he attempted to troubleshoot the rough running engine, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane collided with a dirt mound and trees. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage and wings.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 

Registration: N50055

Model/Series: 150H 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built:

Operator: On file

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 

Condition of Light:

Observation Facility, Elevation: KMEZ,1079 ft msl

Observation Time: 17:15 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 21 Nautical Miles

Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C /23°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 6000 ft AGL

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 4 knots / , 70°

Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 8000 ft AGL

Visibility: 10 miles

Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg 

Type of Flight Plan Filed:

Departure Point:

Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None

Latitude, Longitude: 34.776655,-94.515596 (est)