Cessna 150
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20.6; Flight Crew Total 270; Flight Crew Type 6.5
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
Conducting a training flight with student; aircraft was airworthy and up to date on maintenance. All licenses are current. Pre-flight and engine run-up check OK. Performed practice in west practice area for approximately 1 hour at an altitude in accordance with FAR 91.119. Engine roughness enroute from west practice area back to home base airport 2;000 RPM at full throttle. All systems operating normal; loss of engine power was only indication. 0 FPM climb; level 2;000 MSL; 80 knots IAS. Carburetor heat ON; engine roughness followed by engine failure. Engine Failure Emergency Checklist procedures followed; restart of engine unsuccessful. In communication with Approach; declared emergency; squawked 7770; instead of 7700. Aircraft secured for landing; fuel valve OFF; mixture full lean; throttle closed; [and] ignition OFF. Landed in cornfield with no damage to aircraft; persons; or property.
C150 instructor pilot experiences engine failure at 2;000 FT and lands safely in a corn field.