# NTSB LAX83LA206: Cessna 150C, N2062Z, Madera, CA, April 29, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 28, 1983, 17:30 local (Apr 29, 1983, 00:30 UTC)
- Place: Madera, CA
- Location: 36.9662° N, 120.0859° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Madera, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.9662&lon=-120.0859&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 23691
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX83LA206
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/23691/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA206

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fluid,fuel - water (cause)
  - aircraft preflight - intentional, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT WAS FLYING IN & OUT OF SEVERAL CROP DUSTER STRIPS. DURING TAKEOFF FROM THE 4TH STRIP THE ENGINE QUIT. THE ACFT NOSED OVER IN A PLOWED FIELD. THE PLT ATTRIBUTED THE ENGINE FAILURE TO WATER IN FUEL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2062Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2062Z-2020-08-02), registration cancelled 2020-08-02, S/N 15059862, built 1963 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150C
- Registry model: [Cessna 150C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150c) (registry code 2071808) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15059862
- Airframe hours: 8667
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: Gerald D. Mancini
- Last inspection: Annual, June 15, 1982, 378 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,529 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 7,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 61 °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 19830428018839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830428018839A), Apr 28, 1983: Cessna 150C, Madera, CA, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing when engine quit after takeoff. Pilot claims 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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