# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, 1984 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 3 · 101 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N60209 · Substantial damage > The solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.… - [NTSB CHI85LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA074.md): Cessna 150F · Staunton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1984 · N8232F · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff at a private airstrip, the acft contacted a parked truck. The plt attributed the collision to his lack of alertness. - [NTSB LAX85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA072.md): Cessna 150F · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1984 · N7967F · Substantial damage > The acft lost power & nosed over while making an emergency landing in a muddy field. Investigation revealed that fuel was being siphoned from the fuel tank vent. - [NTSB DEN85LTE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTE03.md): Kenneth Roebuck Varieze · Antonio, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 12, 1984 · N572KE · Destroyed > Plt had filed a VFR flt plan from espanola, NM, to durango, CO, with a proposed departure time of 1500 MST and as en route flt time of 1 hr 10 mins. The flt plan was not activated. A search for the acft began on 12/13/84 and ended on 12/24/84. On 6/10/85 the… - [NTSB LAX85LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA065.md): Cessna 150 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1984 · N22505 · Substantial damage > On initial takeoff roll, plt allowed acft to drift left while attention was focused on the airspeed indicator. When drift was noted, plt cut power and applied brakes but acft collided with VASI lights. - [NTSB MKC85FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA030.md): Cessna 150 · Colby, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1984 · N6459K · Destroyed > On a heading of 065 deg the acft impacted in a slightly rising open field in a wings level 15 deg nose down attitude. Investigators found the acft in a landing configuration with the wing flaps fully extended and the throttle secured by the throttle friction… - [NTSB DEN85LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA031.md): Cessna 150E · Wallsburg, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N2528J · Substantial damage > The acft swerved off the rwy and nosed over after colliding with a dirt bank and a ditch. The plt said that at touchdownon the gravel ranch strip he felt a bump and the acft veered to the edge of the rwy. He added that power was applied forthe go-around but… - [NTSB MKC85LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA023.md): Cessna 150L · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1984 · N6584G · Substantial damage > Plt departed with estimated 16 gals of fuel on board for brief flight. Approaching arpt for landing, engine lost power. Plt set up for forced lndg in open field. Acft overran available open space and collided with brush. Plt stated acft had been modified for… - [NTSB ATL85LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA040.md): Cessna 150H · Bumpass, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1984 · N22741 · Substantial damage > VFR plt was using VOR airway navigation. He arrived in the vicinity of destination after dark and attempted to locate the arpt by flying a radial from the VOR; however, he used the 230 degree radial (published radial is 237 degrees). Further, the arpt is… - [NTSB NYC85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA028.md): Cessna 150G · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1984 · N3210J · Substantial damage > While practicing a landing, the acft bounced & touched down hard on the nosewheel. The nose gear collapsed & the right wing & prop were damaged. - [NTSB FTW85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA046.md): Reed Bandit 1 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1984 · N51957 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The homebuilt acft, N52957, was observed to land hard, collapse the landing gear & slide into N3376V holding short of the rwy at an intersecting taxiway. - [NTSB CHI85LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA041.md): Cessna 150M · Pillager, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1984 · N45574 · Substantial damage > The plt took off uphill on a grass rwy that was dew covered. The field was aprx 1600 ft long bordered by 50-75 ft trees. The plt stated that during takeoff roll the acft lights were flickering. He said that the acft was airborne aprx 300 ft before reaching… - [NTSB FTW85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA038.md): Cessna 150K · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N6258G · Substantial damage > The acft was being flown to a nearby facility for refueling. Fuel exhaustion occurred en route. The plt set up a full flaps descent and collided with trees on landing. - [NTSB CHI85LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA040.md): Cessna 150M · Wyatt, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1984 · N704GX · Substantial damage > While practicing ground reference maneuvers at 800 ft AGL the engine power dropped from 2,500 to 1,500 RPM. During the forced landing rollout the nose gear collapsed when it contacted a dirt bank. Investigation revealed that the throttle control rod end bolt… - [NTSB LAX85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1984 · N66592 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he originally planned to start the acft eng in order to charge the battery. The eng started using the acft starter so the plt decided to fly. He set the parking brake & with the eng running at a 'fast idle', exited the acft, intending to… - [NTSB MIA85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA008.md): Cessna 150J · Coolidge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N60960 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a bush during landing. The plt flew under a wire that he saw just in time to avoid hitting and over the 5 foot embankment on the opposite side of an intervening roadway. After the collision, the acft flipped over and slid through a… - [NTSB SEA85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Lapine, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1984 · N11849 · Substantial damage > Plt recieved inflt wx brief. Present location and next reporting station were VFR, no known adverse wx between. En route, plt encountered IMC. Fuel comsumed in maneuvering to aviod wx precluded return to known VFR airfield. Plt elected to make a precautionary… - [NTSB ATL85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA012.md): Cessna 150 · Wirtz, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1984 · N6348G · Substantial damage > After a 1 hr 45 min flt, plt decided to initiate another flt. Fuel quantity gages indicated 1/4 full. Eng lost pwr on initial climb. Forced landing executed in open field, wind struck fence post. Post-mishap inspection revealed fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX85LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA017.md): Cessna 150M · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N8989U · Substantial damage > Plt lost directional control of acft just prior to takeoff rotation. Acft continued off left side of rwy into a plowed field despite attempted remedial action. Nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB ATL85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA009.md): Cessna 150J · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1984 · N61219 · Substantial damage > A total power loss occurred due to fuel exhaustion. During a forced landing, the plt stalled the acft while clearing over power lines, then the acft collided with trees as it descended out of control. A successful test run of the eng was performed.… - [NTSB CHI85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA003.md): Cessna 150F · West Branch, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1984 · N8108F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he arrived at night, he was unable to activate the rwy lights, but decided to land anyway. He touched down long on the 3700 ft rwy & was unable to stop on the remaining area. The acft continued off the end & hit a ditch where the… - [NTSB CHI84LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA407.md): Cessna 150M · Clio, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1984 · N6106K · Substantial damage > The airport consists of three sod strips none of which contains rwy lights. The CFI and student departed the arpt for a local night flight. The CFI stated that upon returning to the arpt he called the arpt office on the UNICOM freq and requested the night… - [NTSB MKC84LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA284.md): Cessna 150 · Campbell, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N222RF · Substantial damage > Plt stated that the acft was low on final apch and full pwr was added to go-around. The acft continued to settle until it contacted the rwy. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy. After continuing through grass the acft contacted a steel angle iron… - [NTSB CHI84LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA403.md): Cessna 150H · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1984 · N22667 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll, the window popped open. At about that time, the acft began traveling to the left side of the rwy, but the plt elected to continue the takeoff. While in a nose high attitude to takeoff, the aft fuselage contacted a… - [NTSB LAX84LA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA479.md): Cessna 150M · Baker, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1984 · N9177U · Destroyed > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine quit. The acft made a stop during its x-country and fuel was added which did not fill the tanks. During the next days flt the plt noticed the fule gages indicated almost empty and headed for the arpt… - [NTSB FTW84LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA394.md): Cessna 150 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1984 · N7709E · Destroyed > Despite the existence of an airstrip across the street from his home, the plt elected to takeoff & land on the street. During the landing, the acft hit several trees & a pump house. Local law enforcement officers reported that the plt was drunk and drinking… - [NTSB MKC84LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA278.md): Cessna C-150M · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1984 · N9282U · Substantial damage > Student plt departed on supervised solo flt. Later, instructor noted wind conditions at the airport had become unfavorable & advised plt by radio to divert to a specific alternate where winds conditions were favorable. Plt disregarded advice, proceeded to… - [NTSB MKC84LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA267.md): Cessna 150L · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N16220 · Substantial damage > The acft engine lost power while descending after 1 hr of flt. During the ensueing forced lndg the plt said he changed his selection of landing site because of an auto on the selected site (a highway). The acft was landed beside the road &a collision with a… - [NTSB FTW84FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA374.md): Miller Air Sports GEM 260 · Martindale, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N177M · Destroyed > Notes left by plt indicate he had been testing the flight envelope of this experimental racing acft, including operation of the engine beyond prop limit of 4000 RPM. Witnesses heard engine sound suddenly speed up to high RPM then cease altogether. Some… - [NTSB NYC84FFA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFA05.md): Russell ST. Arnold RLU-1 · Oneonta, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1984 · N2B · Substantial damage > The acft was observed making taxi runs up & down rwy 13. On the last run the acft became airborne, climbed to aprx 75 ft, made a steep left bank & impacted the ground. The plt stated he has no recollection of making the takeoff. - [NTSB NYC84FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA293.md): Cessna 150M · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1984 · N45288 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A cesnna N45288 was above and slightly to the rear of Cessna N4669V when they collided on final approach over the displaced threshold to runway 36 at mmk. Both aircraft landed without further incident. There were no injuries. - [NTSB LAX84LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA456.md): Cessna 150G · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1984 · N76VP · Substantial damage > The student was receiving instruction in soft field landings & rudder control during the landing roll-out. A downwind approach was made to rwy 18 which had a downward gradient of 1.5%. Flaps were used for the approach & the acft touched down about 1/3 of the… - [NTSB MIA84FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA241.md): Cessna 152 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N25853 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The two acft collided about a mile east of the arpt on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. One of the acft, N25853,called Valdosta radio and reported left downwind for rwy 17.Valdosta advised that another acft had just departed rwy 17 2 minutes prior.… - [NTSB CHI84FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA354.md): Cessna 150A · Twin Lake, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N7250X · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground in a spiral like descent with the eng in a power retarded state as evidenced by the sound effects. The was no missing or backfiring of the power plant. The acft struck the ground vertically after being seen in a nose dwn… - [NTSB ATL84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA265.md): Cessna 150D · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N4278U · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to see the deer on the rwy during the landing roll because of the dark night conditions. - [NTSB NYC84LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA282.md): Cessna 150M · Claremont, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · N63351 · Substantial damage > After a dual instructional flt, practicing landings, the student tookoff on a solo flt. He made 2 takeoffs & landings without incident. On his 3rd takeoff, the acft began drifting to the left. The student said he applied right rudder to correct the situation,… - [NTSB ATL84IA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA262.md): Cessna 150H · Gastonia, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N50319 · Minor damage > Plt reached charlotte, NC, and discovered he could not transmit on the acft radio. Plt diverted to gasotnia, NC, but could not locate the arpt because of lowering visibility. Plt flew around for a few minutes looking for identifiable landmarks. Precautionary… - [NTSB FTW84LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA351.md): Cessna 150 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N2731S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he got lost while on a x-country from big springs, TX, to van horn, TX. The pilot made a landing at a ranch strip to ask directions. After touchdown, the acft veered to the left in a crosswind. One main landing gear and both wings were… - [NTSB ATL84FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA250.md): Cessna 150F · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N6979F · Destroyed > Acft observed to depart short strip in hi dens alt conditions, 'wobbled into the air.' Acft did not circle for altitude, but headed straight ahead toward rising terrain 'wings rocking' at slow speed before right wing dropped and acft collided with terrain. No… - [NTSB DEN84LQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LQA02.md): Lighthizer, Richard E. Lighthizer Special · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1984 · N11RL · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder of this ultra-light had flown from oshkosh, WI to Gallup, NM without incident. During his attempted take-off from Gallup he allowed the acft to veer off the rwy to the left. After the acft rolled into the grasshe regained directional control… - [NTSB ATL84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA249.md): Cessna 150J · Leesville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1984 · N60319 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while attempting to takeoff from a 1600 ft strip he was, 'unhappy with the thakeoff roll'. An aborted takeoff was initiated and when brakes were applied hard the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB NYC84LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA263.md): Cessna 150 · Hanover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1984 · N6031K · Substantial damage > Apch was high but plt continued apch with power at idle and full flaps. Plt misjudged rwy length and touched down 1/2 way down the rwy. To avoid hitting trees at end of rwy, plt aborted the landing. Plt stated that with the slow airspeed and full flaps the… - [NTSB FTW84LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA340.md): Cessna 150F · Walters, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1984 · N6525F · Substantial damage > Plt took the acft without authorization and attempted a landing in an open field near his passenger's home. The terrain was soft and unsuitable for acft operations, acft right wing contacted the ground during lndg roll, damaging the wing attach point. Plt… - [NTSB FTW84LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA355.md): Cessna 150E · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N3055J · Substantial damage > Plt stated that while making a crosswind landing on a 2600 foot strip she misjudged her touchdown point and ran off the end of the strip, colliding with a fence. The plt landed on heading 350 degrees and the wind was reported to be from 090 degrees at 10… - [NTSB CHI84LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA316.md): Cessna 150H · Menomonie, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N6707S · Substantial damage > The plt was disoriented during a x-country and circled the wrong area looking for an arpt until low fuel demanded a landing. During the approach the engine quit and the acft nosed over in a bean field during landing. - [NTSB SEA84LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA183.md): Cessna 150J · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N50618 · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing in a potato field and nosed over after the engine lost power. The plt said she used carburetor heat when the engine started running rough. The engine did not immediately improve but was running in surges from 1800-2200 RPM. The… - [NTSB MKC84LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA227.md): Cessna 150 · Troy, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N2730S · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft collided with wires and crashed. The plt had tried to fly under the wires because the acft would not climb over them. Investigation revealed that the acft was overloaded and out of balance by having 2 minorpassengers in the… - [NTSB MKC84LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N3635J · Substantial damage > Acft nosed over in a corn fld during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. No fuel was found on board the acft. Plt made one stop en route for fuel but was unable to obtain any services as the arpt was unattended. - [NTSB SEA84LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA177.md): Cessna 150H · Worley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1984 · N150WA · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing a touch-and-go landing on an 80 foot wide, turf and gravel runway. The plt stated that he made a normal lnding but during the takeoff the acft lifted off the gnd then settled back on the rwy. The acft then swerved off the left side of… - [NTSB CHI84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA276.md): Cessna 150G · Williamston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N3495J · Substantial damage > Some cows ran into the path of the acft during takeoff. The plt turned as soon as airborne to avoid the animals and had to turn again to avoid powerlines. In this maneuvering the acfts left wing hit a tree and the acft cartwheeled. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17020&year=1984&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1984 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17020')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17020&year=1984 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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