Cessna 150J N50889

Summary

On 22 September 2014 at about 10:08 local time, a Cessna 150J registered N50889 was involved in an accident near Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States. 2 people were 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

22 September 2014 at 10:08

Classification

Accident

Location

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

Nearest airport

Capitol Airport (02C)

Coordinates

43.0903, -88.1781

Aircraft

Cessna 150J

Registration

N50889

Category

Airplane

Year built

1968

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Brookfield → Brookfield

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN14CA515

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot's inadequate maintenance and preflight of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The airplane experienced a total loss of engine power during an enroute climb to cruise. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field where the airplane struck trees and sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that he forgot to add engine oil during an oil change he performed on the airplane before the accident flight. He said he forgot to add the oil because he was rushed and had personal activities to perform. Examination of the airplane confirmed engine oil starvation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no other mechanical anomalies that would have precluded airplane operation. The pilot held a private pilot certificate and a mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.