# NTSB ATL86LA004: Cessna 305A(0-1A), N9623Q, Marietta, GA, October 10, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 10, 1985, 14:05 local (18:05 UTC)
- Place: Marietta, GA
- Coordinates: 33.949218, -84.539985 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.9492&lon=-84.5400&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7022
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA004
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7022/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA004

## 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
  - aircraft handling - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - remedial action - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

AIRCRAFT WAS ON TOUCH AND GO LANDING.  PILOT ALLOWED AIRCRAFT TO BECOME AIRBORNE PREMATURELY. FLAPS WERE NOT RAISED DURING GO AROUND AND PILOT STATED HE LOST IT. AIRCRAFT VEERED TO LEFT AFTER INITIAL LIFT OFF FOR GO AROUND TOUCHED DOWN REPEATEDLY,WITH SECOND TOUCHDOWN IN GRASS OFF RUNWAY. WHEN AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT FLY PILOT REDUCED THROTTLE TO IDLE AND STEERED AIRCRAFT TO RIGHT. LEFT WING TIP STRUCK TREE YAWING AIRCRAFT 180 DEGREES WHERE IT CAME TO REST. PILOT HAD 12 HOURS IN CONVENTIONAL GEAR AIRCRAFT ALL WITHIN PREVIOUS 60 DAYS. PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDSOCK WAS LIMP.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9623Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9623Q), registered now, S/N 22840 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 305A(0-1A)
- Registry model: [Cessna 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a) (registry code 2074002) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22840
- Airframe hours: 5708
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-11B 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Atlanta Navy Flying Club
- Registered owner: Atlanta Navy Flying Club
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, June 12, 1985, 45 hours before
- Departed: NCQ, MARIETTEA, GA
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: 8A4, Mccollum, runway 27, 4,591 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: helicopter, airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 3,857 total, 12 in this make and model, 9 as pilot in command, 124 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MGE

## 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 19851010054789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851010054789A), Oct 10, 1985: Cessna 305A, Marietta, GA, Substantial damage. Lifted off too soon, forgot to retract flaps. Retracted flaps, settled to runway. Veered off runway side, hit tree.

## Other investigations on N9623Q (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 CEN25LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA268), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 305A (N9623Q), Baraboo, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

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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