# NTSB MIA01FAMS1: Cessna 150, N11214, Missing, FL, October 27, 2000

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report
- Date: October 27, 2000, 00:00 local (05:00 UTC)
- Place: Missing, FL
- Phase of flight: [Unknown](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/990) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report July 30, 2001
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 50662
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA01FAMS1
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/50662/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=50662
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FAMS1

## Probable cause

undetermined.

## Sequence of events

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

- Missing aircraft, unknown
  - reason for occurrence undetermined

## Analysis

The aircraft was observed departing the airport about 1315 eastern daylight time on October 27, 2000. According to the aircraft owner, the pilot rented the airplane as he had done several times previously, with the stated intention of flying in the local area. The weather was VFR. Neither the aircraft, nor the pilot has been located.

## Factual narrative

On October 27, 2000, at an unknown time, a Cessna 150, N11214, registered to Winter Haven Air Services, and operated as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, was reported missing after departure from Winter Haven Municipal Airport, Winter Haven, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft has not been located, and the whereabouts of the aircraft and private-rated pilot are unknown.  The pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, is presumed fatal. The flight originated from Winter Haven Municipal Airport, the same day, about 1315.

According to the aircraft owner, the pilot rented the airplane as he had done several times previously, with the stated intention of flying in the local area. The operator further stated that the aircraft had been full of fuel, and weather conditions were perfect for flying, but the pilot never returned.

Searches have been conducted in the surrounding area, and the aircraft has not been located. The NTSB requested copies of the pilot's logbook from members of the pilot's family, and copies of the logbook have not been provided.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N11214](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N11214-2002-07-19), registration cancelled 2002-07-19, S/N 15075258, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150l) (registry code 2071826) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15075258
- Airframe hours: 5205
- Engines: Continental O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Winter Haven Air Services
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 11, 2000, 80 hours before
- Departed: GIF

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 66; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, expired; seat: left; flight hours: 646 total, 600 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 174 °F, dew point 126 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GIF

## Docket (4 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on July 12, 2001, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=50662. 2.8 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 473 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40465519&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF
- Report from Federal Agencies: AFRCC Mission Logs (item 2, .PDF, 979 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40468482&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Report%20from%20Federal%20Agencies%3A%20AFRCC%20Mission%20Logs-Master.PDF
- Reports from Local Agencies: Winter Haven Police Department Report (item 3, .PDF, 889 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40465521&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Reports%20from%20Local%20Agencies%3A%20Winter%20Haven%20Police%20Department%20Report-Master.PDF
- Other Pertinent Forms and Reports: Copies of Aircraft and Engine Logs (item 4, .PDF, 473 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40465522&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Other%20Pertinent%20Forms%20and%20Reports%3A%20Copies%20of%20Aircraft%20and%20Engine%20Logs-Master.PDF

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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