Cessna 150L N6865G

Summary

On 21 September 1997 at about 14:50 local time, a Cessna 150L registered N6865G was involved in an accident near Easton, New York, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

21 September 1997 at 14:50

Classification

Accident

Location

Easton, New York, United States

Nearest airport

Garnseys (B04)

Coordinates

43.0792, -73.4901

Aircraft

Cessna 150L

Registration

N6865G

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC97LA184

1 person was seriously injured.

mechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating properly before takeoff. A related factor was: the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that annual maintenance was performed.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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A witness reported, the airplane's engine ran 'real rough' when started, and the pilot waited 30 to 45 minutes to warm the engine before departing. During the initial takeoff climb, the airplane's engine lost power. Unable to climb, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing, and the airplane struck trees. Examination of the airplane's engine revealed that the number three cylinder exhaust valve was stuck in the open position. The airplane had flown about 35 hours since its most recent annual inspection, which was performed on 7/13/94.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.