# NTSB FTW95LA068: Cessna A150L, N6030J, Newark, TX, December 18, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 17, 1994, 18:15 local (Dec 18, 1994, 00:15 UTC)
- Place: Newark, TX
- Coordinates: 32.99934, -97.440643 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.9993&lon=-97.4406&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 18, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19324
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA068
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19324/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA068

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, cruise
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - light condition - dark night (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
  - object - fence

## Analysis

DURING A DARK NIGHT PERSONAL CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AT 1900 MEAN SEA LEVEL, WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A FIELD. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A FENCE AND TREES. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

## Factual narrative

On December 17, 1994, at 1815 central standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6030J, was substantially damaged during a dark night forced landing near Newark, Texas.  The airplane, flown by a private pilot, was on a personal cross country flight.  There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed.  Neither the pilot or his passenger were injured.

In the Pilot/Operator report and during an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated that he departed Corsicana, Texas, (CRS) at 1700 "with approximately 14 gallons of fuel."  Approximately one hour later, the "right fuel gauge read 1/8 tank or slightly less.  The left tank read between 1/4 and 1/2 tank."  At 1815, the "engine failed," while cruising at 1,900 feet mean sea level, and a forced landing was executed to a field.  During the landing, the airplane impacted a fence and trees.

An examination of the aircraft by a FAA airworthiness inspector failed to reveal any anomalies that could have contributed to the loss of engine power.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6030J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6030J-2013-07-11), registration cancelled 2013-07-11, S/N A1500330, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA A150L
- Registry model: [Cessna A150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a150l) (registry code 2071828) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: A1500330
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Thomas L. Blose
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Aerobatic
- Departed: CRS, CORSICANA, TX
- Destination: 52F, ROANOKE, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 71 total, 9 in this make and model, 32 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/bright
- Wind: 320° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 45 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19941217041729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941217041729A), Dec 17, 1994: Cessna A150L, Newark, TX, Substantial damage. Night en route. Engine lost power. Landed in field. Hit fence and trees. No engine defects found. Possible carb ice

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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