N60252 is a Cessna 150J. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 series rated at 100 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Mar 1969. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Greeley, CO · deregistered in 1969.
2019
1969
The solo student pilot reported that while on a cross country flight the airplane's engine started to "sputter" and then stopped. During the off airport forced landing the airplane impacted a ravine.
According to the student pilot, prior to the loss of engine power, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
The airplane recovery specialist reported that he drained about two gallons of fuel from the airplane's fuel tanks prior to the airplane being moved. According to the manufacturer the airplane has 3 gallons of unusable fuel.
As a safety recommendation the student pilot reported that he should have visually inspected the fuel with a fuel hawk dipstick.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
No stories yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to add one.