Cessna 150G N2938J

Summary

On 3 May 2003 at about 21:45 local time, a Cessna 150G registered N2938J, operated by Daniel A. Wolcott, was involved in an accident near Montgomery, Alabama, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

3 May 2003 at 21:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Coordinates

32.3006, -86.3842

Aircraft

Cessna 150G

Registration

N2938J

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Daniel A. Wolcott

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Columbus → Montgomery

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ATL03LA086

1 person had minor injuries.

The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

During cruise flight at 4500 feet mean sea level, the airplane collided with a flock of geese and began to vibrate violently. The pilot made the decision to land the airplane and located a field for landing. Upon initial touchdown on the field, the pilot realized that the field was marshy, and rough, and attempted a go-around. The pilot stated he applied full power, but the airplane struggled to climb as the engine produced "2200 RPM, compared to the normal 2500 takeoff RPM." He noticed a clearing to the left of the airplane, and while turning in the direction of the clearing, the landing gear and left wing clipped the trees. The airplane came to rest on the ground about 30 feet beyond the trees, inverted. The pilot transmitted distress calls over the Columbus Approach frequency and the National Guard frequency. A nearby Air National Guard helicopter was directed to the accident location and airlifted the pilot to a nearby hospital. Examination of the airplane revealed the right and left wing spars were buckled. No mechanical or flight control malfunctions were reported by the pilot prior to the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.