Primary finding
Probable cause
A blown (tripped) fuse, which rendered flap retraction inoperative. Factors relating to the accident were: the hot weather condition, the aircraft's lack of climb performance with the flaps extended, and the lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot stated that during a practice missed approach go-around, the flaps would not retract. Also, he stated that he was unable to maintain altitude and elected to execute an emergency landing to a field adjacent to the runway. The temperature was 100 degrees. During the landing, the nose gear was damaged. Examination of the airplane revealed that the flap slow blow fuse was blown.
Source record
Factual narrative
On August 16, 1995, at 1730 central daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N8905S, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Manila, Arkansas. The certificated flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. No flight plan was filed for the local flight. The pilot stated that, while practicing a missed approach go- around, the flaps "would not retract." He further stated that, the airplane could not "maintain altitude" and elected to execute an emergency landing to a field adjacent to the runway. During the touchdown, the airplane's nose landing gear collapsed, and subsequently both wings and the fuselage received structural damage. An inspection of the airplane revealed the flap slow blow fuse was blown. -