# NTSB CHI85LA161: Cessna 150G, N4609X, Stevens Point, WI, April 14, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 14, 1985, 13:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place: Stevens Point, WI
- Coordinates: 44.540416, -89.559341 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.5404&lon=-89.5593&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13040
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI85LA161
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13040/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA161

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction
  - terrain condition - water,glassy
  - clearance - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - descent - excessive, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Nose over, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction

## Analysis

DURING A LOW LEVEL FLT OVER A RIVER, THE PLT INITIATED A TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION AT 300 FT AGL. THE ACFT CONTACTED THE WATER DURING THE DESCENDING TURN AND NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N4609X (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150G
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15064659
- Airframe hours: 38
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: John R. Rowe
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, August 4, 1984, 56 hours before
- Departed: STE, STEVENS POINT, WI
- Airport: STE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 170 total, 15 in this make and model, 2 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 3,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 55 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: AUX, 19 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 19850414015019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850414015019A), Apr 14, 1985: Cessna 150G, Stevens Point, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot admitted that he flew too low over the Wisconsin river. Aircraft contacted the water and flipped over.

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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