# NTSB CHI84LA235: Cessna 150L, N9882J, Wadsworth, OH, June 10, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 10, 1984, 12:15 local (16:15 UTC)
- Place: Wadsworth, OH
- Coordinates: 41.019157, -81.73011 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.0192&lon=-81.7301&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12649
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI84LA235
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12649/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA235

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (contributing factor)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)
  - proper touchdown point - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN 200 FT SHORT OF THE RWY AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON THE FINAL APPROACH. DURING LANDING THE ACFTCOLLIDED WITH A CREEK EMBANKMENT. THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH HE APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT AND THROTTLED BACK. WHEN HE REAPPLIED THE THROTTLE THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NOREASON FOR AN ENGINE POWER LOSS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9882J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9882J), registered now, S/N A1500691, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150L
- Registry model: [Cessna A150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a150m) (registry code 2071831) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1500691
- Airframe hours: 1142
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E20 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Soring Thunderbirds, Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 9, 1984, 30 hours before
- Airport: 3G3, Wadsworth Muni, runway 19, 3,535 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 63; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 373 total, 27 in this make and model, 373 as pilot in command, 26 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 64 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: CAK, 25 nm away

## 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 19840610023499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840610023499A), Jun 10, 1984: Cessna A150M, Wadsworth, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot reported power loss caused him to undershoot the runway. No fuel or engine defects found.

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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