At 12:20 EST, a Cessna 150 was damaged while making a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Wiscasset Airport. The pilot was not injured, The pilot told investigators the engine quit about 150 feet above the ground. He tried to turn back to the runway but landed about 100 feet short. The pilot stated that he thought the fuel vents had been clogged with ice. He also stated that during the preflight, he did not sump the wing fuel tanks because the drains were frozen, and that he found water when he drained the fuel strainer.
Jan. 29, Wiscasset, Maine / Cessna 150
At 12:20 EST, a Cessna 150 was damaged while making a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Wiscasset Airport. The pilot was not injured, The pilot told investigators the engine quit about 150 feet above the ground. He tried to turn back to the runway but landed about 100 feet short. The pilot stated that he thought the fuel vents had been clogged with ice. He also stated that during the preflight, he did not sump the wing fuel tanks because the drains were frozen, and that he found water when he drained the fuel strainer....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 150 made a forced landing shortly after takeoff due to engine failure, resulting in damage to the aircraft but no pilot injuries.
- The pilot suspected fuel vent icing caused the engine to quit at 150 feet above the ground.
- During preflight, the pilot admitted not sumping the wing fuel tanks due to frozen drains and subsequently found water when draining the fuel strainer.
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