On July 23, 1983, a Cessna 150L (registration N1639Q) operated by Chaparral Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Uvalde, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a solo cross-country flight, a student pilot experienced an engine power loss after 3.6 hours. She executed an emergency landing on a ranch road, but the right wing struck a telephone pole during rollout. Investigation revealed no preimpact mechanical failure.
Incident Details
A student pilot, flying solo, was on a cross-country flight. After approximately 3.6 hours of flight time, the engine lost power. The pilot conducted an emergency landing on a ranch road. During the landing rollout, the right wing of the aircraft struck a telephone pole, causing damage to the wing.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident examination revealed that the aircraft had a usable fuel supply of 22.5 gallons. The estimated total fuel consumption for takeoff, climb, and cruise was 21.94 gallons. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was found. The investigation did not identify any issues with the aircraft's systems or components that could have contributed to the power loss.