# NTSB FTW83LA119: Cessna 150G, N6308S, Dalhart, TX, February 15, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 15, 1983, 07:45 local (13:45 UTC)
- Place: Dalhart, TX
- Coordinates: 36.060684, -102.510932 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0607&lon=-102.5109&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 20812
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW83LA119
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/20812/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA119

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system - leak (cause)
- Fire, standing

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, HE SMELLED FUEL & OBSERVED A WET SPOT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COCKPIT FLOOR. HE EXECUTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING, TAXIED TO THE RAMP & SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. AS HE PULLED THE MIXTURE CONTROL AFT, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE RIGHT PANEL. THE ACFT WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE & THE SOURCE OF THE FUEL LEAK WAS NOT DETERMINED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6308S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6308S-2013-08-19), registration cancelled 2013-08-19, S/N 15067108, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150G
- Registry model: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15067108
- Airframe hours: 2200
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: Daniel M. Moniz
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 1, 1983
- Destination: SUDAN, NM
- Airport: DHT, Dalhart Municipal

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 483 total, 175 in this make and model, 11 as pilot in command, 29 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 9 knots, gusting 9
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 34 °F, dew point 30 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DHT

## 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 19830215004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830215004059A), Feb 15, 1983: Cessna 150G, Dalhart, TX, Destroyed. Developed a fuel leak after takeoff. Returned. Fire erupted under panel on landing roll. Source not known.

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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