# NTSB ATL84FA193: Cessna 150F, N8207S, Laceys Spring, AL, June 5, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: June 5, 1984, 12:50 local (17:50 UTC)
- Place: Laceys Spring, AL
- Coordinates: 34.529754, -86.600959 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.5298&lon=-86.6010&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 6285
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL84FA193
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/6285/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA193

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command (cause)
  - improper training, pilot in command
  - stall/spin - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

A NON-CERTIFICATED PLT MADE A STEEP TURN AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT THEN ENTERED A DIVE & IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A STEEP NOSE LOW ATTITUDE. NO RECORD OF PILOT PROFICIENCY WAS FOUND. ACQUAINTANCES REPORTED THAT THE PLT HAD NO TRAINING OTHER THAN THE MINIMUM NEEDED TO SOLO.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8207S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8207S-2013-05-14), registration cancelled 2013-05-14, S/N 15061807, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150F
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15061807
- Airframe hours: 3800
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Williard C. Mann
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Airport: 3M6, South Huntsville

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; seat: left; toxicology performed

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 140° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: HSV, 11 nm away

## 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 19840605025219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840605025219A), Jun 5, 1984: Cessna 150F, Laceys Spring, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft stalled and crashed during initial climb after takeoff. Pilot not certificated. Automotive fuel in tanks.

## Other investigations on N8207S (3)

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 ATL81FKJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKJ16), Mar 19, 1981: Cessna 150 (N8207S), Ozark, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0083), Jul 19, 1969: Cessna 150F (N8207S), Ozark, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0163), Sep 7, 1968: Cessna 150 (N8207S), Skipperville, AL, 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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