# NTSB ATL86LA150: Cessna 150, N1321Q, Cumming, GA, May 31, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 31, 1986, 09:20 local (13:20 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: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7115
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA150
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7115/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA150

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise
  - landing gear,tire - no pressure (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, landing - roll
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - aircraft parked/standing

## Analysis

DURING A NORMAL LANDING, THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH A PARKED C-172. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT TIRE WAS INFLATED DURING THE PREFLT INSPECTION. FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT THE TIRE WAS FOUND DEFLATED. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT ANY OTHER FAILURE/MALFUNCTION WITH THE ACFT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1321Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1321Q-2000-01-04), registration cancelled 2000-01-04, S/N 15072621 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150l) (registry code 2071826) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 150-72621
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Thomas C. Carter
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Airport: 84A, Mathis, runway 3, 1,500 × 20 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 26; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 1,500 total, 800 in this make and model, 120 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Temperature: -0 °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 19860531020019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860531020019A), May 31, 1986: Cessna 150L, Cumming, GA, Substantial damage. Could not stop veer off runway side and hitting a parked airplane. Right tire was flat, was not flat on preflight.

## Other investigations on N1321Q (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 ATL95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA058), Mar 3, 1995: Cessna 150L (N1321Q), Jefferson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF STICKING VALVES. A FACTOR WAS THE CONTINUOUS USE OF AN IMPROPER FUEL GRADE.

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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