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NTSB investigation record

FTW84LA109

Completed

Cessna 150M· N9468U

NTSB Report
Date
January 7, 1984
Location
New Orleans, LA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published June 21, 2023

Primary finding

Probable cause

No probable cause available.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

During arrival, the acft lost power after a descent from 3000 to 2000 ft. At that time, the plt noted that the fuel gages indicated each tank was 1/8 full, but he did not apply carb heat until he was in an emergency descent. He elected to land on a boulevard. During the landing, the left main gear hit the right tail light of a vehicle, the the acft hit a road sidn and a concrete retainder. An exam of the acft revealed fuel was still remaining in both tanks. No mechanical malfunction or failure was found & the eng was run & operated normally.

Source record

Factual narrative

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