# NTSB ATL88FA198: Cessna 150, N4282U, Eastman, GA, June 22, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: June 21, 1988, 20:02 local (Jun 22, 1988, 00:02 UTC)
- Place: Eastman, GA
- Coordinates: 32.189411, -83.17089 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.1894&lon=-83.1709&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report October 2, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7610
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL88FA198
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7610/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA198

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, descent
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A PRIVATE SOD AIRSTRIP. A WITNESS SAW THE AIRCRAFT CLIMB TO ABOUT 500 FEET. IT THEN STARTED LOSING ALTITUDE, DROPPED OUT OF SIGHT, AND CRASHED. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE AND BURNED. INVESTIGATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY AIRPLANE PROBLEMS. THE PILOT WAS DEAF. THE IMPACT WAS COMMENSURATE WITH A STALL. THE AIRPLANE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A STALL WARNING LIGHT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4282U](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4282U-2013-08-14), registration cancelled 2013-08-14, S/N 15060282, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150d) (registry code 2071810) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 150-60282
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Nasworthy, Wayne
- Registered owner: David W Nasworthy
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Destination: REBECCA, GA
- Airport: Private, runway 32, 1,500 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 229 total, 50 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- 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 19880621022449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880621022449A), Jun 21, 1988: Cessna 150D, Eastman, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed after circling field from takeoff. Water and debris in fuel. Carburetor float not metal for auto fuel STC.

## Other investigations on N4282U (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 NYC73DID10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DID10), Nov 18, 1972: Cessna 150 (N4282U), Amelia, VA, substantial damage

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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