# NTSB FTW85LA258: Cessna 150, N1991Z, Girard, TX, June 16, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 16, 1985, 12:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Girard, TX
- Coordinates: 33.360595, -100.660934 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3606&lon=-100.6609&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21776
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW85LA258
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21776/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA258

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, maneuvering
  - fluid,fuel - contamination
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, landing - roll
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED HE HAD JUST BUZZED A FRIEND'S HOUSE WHEN THE ENG BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. HE WAS MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A COUNTRY ROAD WHEN A WING DROPPED AND DRUG ON THE SIDE OF THE ADJACENT DITCH. THE ACFT SPUN AROUND 180 DEGS,SUSTAINING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PLT ATTRIBUTED THE MALFUNCTION TO WATER CONTAMINATION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N1991Z (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15059791
- Airframe hours: 3627
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Floyd Mcgrew
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, May 21, 1984, 34 hours before
- Departed: F82, LUBBOCK, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 91 total, 22 in this make and model, 53 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 190° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 55 °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 19850616025389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850616025389A), Jun 16, 1985: Cessna 150C, Girard, TX, Substantial damage. Engine sputtered after house was buzzed. During landing on a road wing struck an embankment. Suspect water in fuel.

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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