# NTSB ATL86LA021: Cessna 150J, N51182, Cumming, GA, November 8, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 8, 1985, 13:05 local (18:05 UTC)
- Place: Cumming, GA
- Location: 34.2061° N, 84.1338° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Cumming, GA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.2061&lon=-84.1338&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7033
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA021
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7033/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA021

## Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF PWR AS RELATED BY THE STUDENT PLT. A FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED IN A FLD DURING WHICH THE NOSE WHEEL DUG INTO THE TERRAIN AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PRE-EXISTING MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF PWR.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N51182](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N51182-2013-05-10), registration cancelled 2013-05-10, S/N 15069823, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150J
- Registry model: [Cessna 150J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150j) (registry code 2071820) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15069823
- Airframe hours: 3964
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Eugene A. Brown
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 15, 1985, 61 hours before
- Airport: 84A, Mathis

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 14 total, 14 in this make and model, 2 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point -0 °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 19851108058319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851108058319A), Nov 8, 1985: Cessna 150J, Cumming, GA, Substantial damage. Engine sputter after takeoff,unable to maintain altitude. Landed and fliped over. Trace of fuel in carburetor bowl.

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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