# NTSB ATL83FMG02: Cessna 150, N6728G, Monroe, NC, July 4, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: July 3, 1983, 22:00 local (Jul 4, 1983, 02:00 UTC)
- Place: Monroe, NC
- Coordinates: 35.070846, -80.519889 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.0708&lon=-80.5199&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5977
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL83FMG02
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5977/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FMG02

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - light condition - night (contributing factor)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - go-around - attempted, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, go-around (vfr)

## Analysis

THE ACFT CRASHED INTO TREES DURING A NIGHT LANDING ATTEMPT. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS TAKING A FRIEND TO A GRASS UNLIGHTED 2200 FT AIRSTRIP FOR A NIGHT LANDING. A FRIEND IN AN AUTOMOBILE WAS SHINING HER CAR LIGHTS ON THE RWY. THE PILOT MADE ANUNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO LAND AND IN GOING AROUND COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6728G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6728G-2013-05-01), registration cancelled 2013-05-01, S/N 15072228, built 1970 (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: 15072228
- Airframe hours: 2800
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Terry Lee Hicks
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Unknown, June 26, 1982
- Departed: BRAD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC
- Airport: Bill Sherrill

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 115 total, 100 in this make and model, 10 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/bright
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °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 19830703033319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830703033319A), Jul 3, 1983: Cessna 150L, Monroe, NC, Destroyed. Struck trees while trying to land at a private strip lit only by automobile headlights.

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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