# NTSB CHI86FEX09: Cessna 150F, N8602G, Marion, IN, July 4, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: July 4, 1986, 18:44 local (23:44 UTC)
- Place: Marion, IN
- Coordinates: 40.600952, -85.630599 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.6010&lon=-85.6306&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13351
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86FEX09
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13351/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX09

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall/spin - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - remedial action - initiated
  - altitude - inadequate (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT RPRTD THAT WHILE CIRCLING AROUND FARM FIELDS, HE ENTERED A TURN & WAS LOOKING BEHIND THE ACFT WHEN IT ENTERED A POWER-ON STALL, THEN BEGAN TO SPIN. RPRTDLY, THE ACFT WAS IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE WHEN IT STALLED. THE PLT STOPPED THE ROTATION & WAS NEARLY RECOVERED FROM A DSCNT WHEN THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8602G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8602G-2013-05-15), registration cancelled 2013-05-15, S/N 15062702, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150F
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15062702
- Airframe hours: 2808
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: David D. Reid
- Registered owner: Blue Wanderes Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, September 23, 1985, 107 hours before
- Departed: MZZ, MARION, IN

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 208 total, 114 in this make and model, 174 as pilot in command, 29 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19860704030729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860704030729A), Jul 4, 1986: Cessna 150F, Marion, IN, Destroyed. Impacted ground after stall at low altitude. Aircraft was noted circling area at a low altitude.

## Other investigations on N8602G (3)

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 CHI71DBA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBA26), Jan 21, 1971: Cessna 150F (N8602G), Greentown, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0267), Aug 28, 1967: Cessna 150 (N8602G), Northbrook, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0101), Jun 27, 1967: Cessna 150 (N8602G), Northbrook, IL, 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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