# NTSB NYC95LA228: Cessna 150M, N9289U, Rutland, VT, September 28, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 28, 1995, 14:30 local (18:30 UTC) - Place: Rutland, VT - Location: 43.5153° N, 72.9479° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs from NTSB’s distance and direction from RUTLAND/SOUTHERN VERMONT RGNL (RUT), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.5153&lon=-72.9479&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 29, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 39055 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC95LA228 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39055/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA228 ## Probable cause the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, descent - normal - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - In flight collision with terrain/water, emergency descent/landing - terrain condition - rough/uneven ## Analysis A student pilot had earlier landed the airplane at an alternate airport during a cross country flight due to a rough running engine. The operator flew a pilot/mechanic in another airplane and retrieved the student pilot. The pilot/mechanic inspected the airplane and performed a run-up. He then departed and climbed to 5,000 feet for the return flight. During the descent to the destination airport, the pilot applied carburetor heat. On short final to the runway, the pilot turned off the carburetor heat. When the pilot applied power, the engine did not respond and the pilot performed a forced landing to an uneven field. Examination of the engine revealed no preimpact failures of the airplane or engine. ## Factual narrative On September 28, 1995, at 1430 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N9289U, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near the Rutland State Airport, Rutland, Vermont. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, for the maintenance ferry flight that originated at Hudson, New York, about 1330. No flight plan had been filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. A student pilot (SP) flew N9289U from the Rutland State Airport (RUT) that morning on a solo flight. The SP reported to the operator of the airplane, that while at 5,000 feet the engine began to run rough, and he elected to land at the Columbia County Airport (1B1), Hudson, New York. The SP telephoned the operator, Alpine Aviation, Inc., and reported the problem. The operator flew a pilot/mechanic to 1B1 in another airplane, and retrieved the SP. During an interview with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the pilot/mechanic stated that after inspecting N9289U, an engine run-up was completed satisfactorily. The pilot departed 1B1 for the 80 mile flight to RUT. In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated: Departed Columbia County Airport, climbed to 5,000 with Albany departure...called 3 mile final for [runway] 01 at Rutland, applied carb heat, called short final, carb heat off. Applied power, response to throttle [was] low RPM. Made brief attempt to power up. Turned 180 degrees to avoid...terrain on approach end of 01. Landed in first available field.... According to the FAA Inspector, examination of the airplane revealed 10 to 12 gallons of fuel in the wing tanks, and no pre-impact failure of the airplane controls, or the engine. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9289U](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9289U-2013-03-18), registration cancelled 2013-03-18, S/N 15078239, built 1976 (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: 15078239 - Airframe hours: 1685 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Ferry, Part 91 - Registered owner: Alpine Aviation Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, August 11, 1995, 94 hours before - Departed: 1B1, HUDSON, NY - Destination: RUT - Airport: RUT, Rutland State ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 44; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 2,220 total, 302 in this make and model, 2,220 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 330° at 10 knots, gusting 14 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 55 °F, dew point 19 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: RUT, 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 19950928030589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950928030589A), Sep 28, 1995: Cessna 150M, Rutland, VT, Substantial damage. Reported rough engine on student flight. Checked ok. Next flight engine not respond on final. Landed off airport. ## Other investigations on N9289U (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 OAK76FVH05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVH05), Aug 21, 1976: Cessna 150 (N9289U), Elk Grove, CA, 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.