- Location: Elberta, AL
- Accident Number: ERA25LA225
- Date & Time: June 1, 2025, 12:00 Local
- Registration: N150FJ
- Aircraft: Cessna 150J
- Injuries: 2 None
- Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N150FJ
https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200298/pdf
On June 1, 2025, at about 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 150J, N150FJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elberta, Alabama. The pilot and the pilot- rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilots were flying from Shields Airport (AL55), Lillian, Alabama, to Jeremiah Denton Airport (4R9), Dauphin Island, Alabama, to have lunch. A few minutes after takeoff during the initial climb, the engine suddenly started running rough and engine rpm reduced to approximately 1400. The pilot-rated passenger, who was a flight instructor, took the controls and carburetor heat was applied with no effect on the engine’s performance. They attempted to land at Perdido Winds Airpark (AL08), Elberta, Alabama, however, they were too high on the approach and opted to attempt a forced landing in a field to the west. As they turned base for approach to the field, the engine lost all power. During the approach to the field, they noticed that there was a barbed wire fence running through the field, but landing was already assured, so they elected to continue with the landing. After touching down, they struck the fence, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount.
The wreckage was retained for further examination.