# NTSB ATL82DA232: Cessna 150, N18019, Horrell Hill, SC, August 8, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 8, 1982, 16:30 local (20:30 UTC)
- Place: Horrell Hill, SC
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 8, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71080
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA232
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71080/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA232

## Analysis

PILOT MAKING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. AFTER TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A BEAN FIELD. AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. PILOT FORGOT TO RETRACT FULL FLAPS AND CARB HEAT WAS ON DURING TAKEOFF.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - touch-and-go - performed, pilot in command
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - raising of flaps - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - crop (contributing factor)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N18019](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N18019-2012-08-13), registration cancelled 2012-08-13, S/N 15073735, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150l) (registry code 2071826) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15073735
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: San Hills Flying Club
- Registered owner: San Hills Flying Club
- Departed: CUB, COLUMBIA, SC
- Destination: CUB, COLUMBIA, SC
- Airport: 11, Hogans Strip

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; commercial; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 785 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 194 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820808034939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820808034939A), Aug 8, 1982: Cessna 150L, Horrell Hill, SC, Substantial damage. Failed to turn off carburetor heat and retract flaps on a touch and go. Settled into a beanfield and flipped over.

## Other investigations on N18019 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA76FLG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLG37), Jul 8, 1976: Cessna 150 (N18019), Rock Hill, SC, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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