# NTSB FTW82DA295: Cessna 150L, N5482Q, Franklinton, LA, July 26, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 26, 1982, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Franklinton, LA
- Coordinates: 30.840381, -90.140434 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.8404&lon=-90.1404&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 26, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70747
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA295
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70747/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA295

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - object (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING THROUGH ABOUT 500 FT AGL. THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK THE CONTROLS, MADE A SHALLOW TURN TO A CLEARING, AND LANDED IN A FIELD COVERED WITH UNDERBRUSH AND TREE STUMPS. THE PLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED WHEN IT MADE CONTACT WITH STUMPS. NO MECHANICAL FAILURES WERE VERIFIED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N5482Q (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150L
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15073382
- Airframe hours: 3289
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Mark L. Ryan
- Registered owner: Skyview Flying Service, Inc.
- Departed: 2R7, FRANKLINTON, LA
- Destination: 2R7, FRANKLINTON, LA
- Airport: 2R7, Franklinton

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 19; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 487 total, 75 in this make and model, 400 as pilot in command, 91 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 185 °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 19820726031529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820726031529A), Jul 26, 1982: Cessna 150L, Franklinton, LA, Substantial damage. Engine quit after takeoff and crash occurred during emergency landing.

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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