# NTSB FTW84LA195: Cessna 150, N19557, Papalote, TX, April 11, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 11, 1984, 17:45 local (23:45 UTC)
- Place: Papalote, TX
- Coordinates: 28.030004, -97.499618 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.0300&lon=-97.4996&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21305
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW84LA195
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21305/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA195

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - total, pilot in command (cause)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - low pass - performed, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A POWERLINE WHILE MAKING A LOW PASS OVER A LOCAL RESIDENCE DURING A SOLO TRAINING FLT. THE PLTS RECOMMENDATION FOR PREVENTION IS TO 'USE COMMON SENSE.'

## Aircraft

- Registration: N19557 (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15074484
- Engines: Continental O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Wayne E. Mengers
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 6, 1984
- Departed: 3RO, BEEVILLE, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 51 total, 51 in this make and model, 35 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 135° at 10 knots, gusting 15
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 86 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 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 19840411009339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840411009339A), Apr 11, 1984: Cessna 150L, Papalote, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft struck a powerline while student pilot was buzzing a residence.

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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