# NTSB ATL86LA153: Cessna 150M, N8109U, Franklin, NC, June 1, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 1, 1986, 14:10 local (18:10 UTC)
- Place: Franklin, NC
- Coordinates: 35.179912, -83.379928 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.1799&lon=-83.3799&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7118
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA153
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7118/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA153

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - tree(s)
  - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command
  - weather condition - high density altitude
  - climb - misjudged, pilot in command
  - overconfidence in aircraft's ability, pilot in command
  - aircraft performance,climb capability - exceeded (cause)
  - remedial action - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly

## Analysis

FIFTY TWO HR PVT PLT FLYING OVER LAKE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN STARTED CLIMB OUT TOWARD DESTINATION. ELEVATION OF LAKE ABOUT 3000 FT. AMBIENT TEMP ABOUT 90 F. PLT COULD NOT CLIMB A/C AT AN ANGLE TO CLEAR RISING TERRAIN. FLEW A/C INTO TREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8109U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8109U), registered now, S/N 15077886 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150M
- Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 150 77886
- Airframe hours: 2523
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Avtran, Inc
- Registered owner: Sun State Aviation, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 5, 1985
- Departed: 6A3, ANDREWS, NC
- Destination: 24A, SYLVA, NC

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 22; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 52 total, 4 in this make and model, 29 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °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 19860601020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860601020189A), Jun 1, 1986: Cessna 150M, Franklin, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to maintain adequate ground clearance while climbing in mountainous terrain at high density altitude.

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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