# NTSB NYC93LA075: Cessna 150M, N6340K, Dowingtown, PA, April 9, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 9, 1993, 14:45 local (18:45 UTC)
- Place: Dowingtown, PA
- Coordinates: 39.999977, -75.700599 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0000&lon=-75.7006&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report November 19, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37304
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC93LA075
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37304/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA075

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

## 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, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - intentional, pilot in command(cfi)

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR HAD BEEN MAKING A SERIES OF FULL STOP LANDINGS, FOLLOWED BY A TAXI BACK AND DEPARTURE.  AFTER COMPLETING SEVERAL CIRCUITS, THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF.  THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WOODED AREA. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE ACCIDENT FOUND FUEL IN THE LINE TO THE CARBURETOR AND THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN SATISFACTORILY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6340K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6340K-2013-04-29), registration cancelled 2013-04-29, S/N 15077653, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150M
- Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 150-77653
- Airframe hours: 5091
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Shannon Aviation Corp
- Registered owner: Shannon Aviation Corp
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, February 19, 1993, 73 hours before
- Departed: N25
- Destination: N25
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: N25, Bob Shannon Mem, runway 12, 2,639 × 40 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; airline transport, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 21,300 total, 21,000 as pilot in command, 350 in the last 90 days, 105 in the last 30 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 130° at 9 knots, gusting 17
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 68 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: PHL, 24 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 19930409008869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930409008869A), Apr 9, 1993: Cessna 150M, Downingtown, PA, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Landed in trees. No engine defects found. Carb icing possible in early spring.

## Other investigations on N6340K (1)

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.

- [NTSB NYC78DHJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DHJ03), Nov 20, 1977: Cessna 150 (N6340K), East Hampton, NY, substantial damage

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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