Cessna 150J N150FJ accident near Elberta, Alabama

Preliminary information

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 under as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilots were flying from Shields Airport (AL55), in Lillian, ALAlabama. (AL55) to Jeremiah Denton Airport (4R9), Dauphin Island, AL. Airport (4R9)Alabama to have lunch. A few minutes after takeoff during the initial climb, the engine suddenly started running rough and engine RPM rpm reduced to approximately1,400 RPM. The pilot-rated passenger, who was a flight instructor, who was not flying at the time, 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, ; but 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 their approach to the field, the engine experienced a total loss of powerlost 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.

Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for ERA25LA225 for the full record.