# NTSB ATL87LA215: Cessna 150K, N5669G, New Carlisle, OH, July 18, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 18, 1987, 11:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: New Carlisle, OH
- Coordinates: 39.949272, -83.870368 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.9493&lon=-83.8704&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 7, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7485
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL87LA215
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7485/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA215

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, dual student (cause)
  - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - supervision - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

DURING A TAKEOFF ATTEMPT, THE STUDENT RETARDED THE THROTTLE SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF. THIS FLT WAS THE STUDENT PLTS SECOND FLIGHT AND THE FIRST FLIGHT WITH THIS INSTRUCTOR. THE STUDENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW ALONG ON THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THIS WAS THE FIRST TAKEOFF. THE STUDENT WAS FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO ADVANCE THE THROTTLE. AS THE AIRCRAFT APPROACHED VLOF SHE RETARDED THE THROTTLE. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS MAKING THE T/O. THE A/C ROLLED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5669G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5669G-2018-02-15), registration cancelled 2018-02-15, S/N 15071169, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150K
- Registry model: [Cessna 150K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150k) (registry code 2071822) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15071169
- Airframe hours: 5963
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: James S.Jansa
- Registered owner: James S. Jansa
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 15, 1986, 27 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 1,100 total, 300 in this make and model, 50 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 190° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DAY

## 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 19870718035369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870718035369A), Jul 18, 1987: Cessna 150K, New Carlisle, OH, Substantial damage. Student for reasons unknown closed the throttle on the CFI on takeoff. CFI aborted. Aircraft ran off into a dtich.

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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