# NTSB CHI86LA066: Cessna 150G, N2495J, Pelican Rapids, MN, January 14, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 14, 1986, 10:00 local (16:00 UTC)
- Place: Pelican Rapids, MN
- Coordinates: 46.569549, -96.080528 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.5695&lon=-96.0805&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13408
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86LA066
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13408/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA066

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, cruise - normal
  - engine assembly,other - failure,total (contributing factor)
  - engine assembly,other - fatigue (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM #1 CYLINDER FAILED IN FLIGHT. THE STUDENT PILOT DESCENDED AND LANDED IN A WOODED AREA. AFTER OVER FLYING A FROZEN LAKE OCCUPIED BY FISHERMEN. THE ROCKER ARM EXHIBITED EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2495J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2495J-2012-08-21), registration cancelled 2012-08-21, S/N 15065595, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150G
- Registry model: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15065595
- Airframe hours: 3358
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Charles L. Egge
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 3, 1985

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 55; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 30 total, 30 in this make and model, 16 as pilot in command, 5 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 160° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 19 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860114000719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860114000719A), Jan 14, 1986: Cessna 150G, Pelican Rapids, MN, Substantial damage. Number 1 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm failed due to metal fatigue. Landed in a brush and tree covered area.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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