# NTSB FTW96LA056: Cessna 150M, N8130V, Santa Fe, NM, November 29, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 29, 1995, 16:05 local (23:05 UTC)
- Place: Santa Fe, NM
- Coordinates: 35.739788, -105.860626 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7398&lon=-105.8606&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 6, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19718
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA056
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19718/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA056

## Probable cause

Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.  A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing after takeoff
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven

## Analysis

As the student pilot was making a takeoff from runway 33, the engine lost power during the initial takeoff/climb. The student then initiated an emergency approach to runway 15; however, the airplane landed short of the runway on rough and uneven terrain.  Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed 'no discrepancies that would have contributed to the power loss.'

## Factual narrative

On November 29, 1995, at 1605 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150M, N8130V, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Santa Fe, New Mexico.  The student pilot received minor injuries.  The airplane was operated by Zia Aviation of Santa Fe, New Mexico, under Title 14 CFR Part 91.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local solo instructional flight and a flight plan was not filed.

During a personal interview, conducted by the FAA inspector, the pilot reported that a loss of engine power occurred during the initial takeoff climb from runway 33.  The airplane landed short of runway 15 during the subsequent emergency approach.  The firewall, horizontal stabilizer, and gear box were damaged during the landing roll in rough and uneven terrain.  Examination of the airplane by the inspector revealed "no discrepancies that would have contributed to the power loss."

Numerous attempts were made by the FAA and the investigator-in-charge to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2).  To date the report has not been received.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8130V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8130V-1997-04-30), registration cancelled 1997-04-30, S/N A1500535 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 150M
- Registry model: [Cessna A150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a150m) (registry code 2071831) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: A1500535
- Airframe hours: 3556
- Engines: Continental O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Zia Aviation
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Aerobatic
- Last inspection: 100 hour, October 11, 1995, 71 hours before
- Departed: SAF

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 17; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 25 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 300° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: SAF, 1 nm away

## 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 19951129039159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951129039159A), Nov 29, 1995: Cessna A150M, Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. Lost power on initial climb from runway. Tried for other. Landed short rough terrain. No engine defects found.

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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