# NTSB MKC82DA132: Cessna 150, N9270U, Davenport, IA, July 24, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 24, 1982, 01:30 local (06:30 UTC)
- Place: Davenport, IA
- Coordinates: 41.550559, -90.600639 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5506&lon=-90.6006&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 24, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70414
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC82DA132
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70414/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA132

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - stolen aircraft/unauthorized use - intentional, other person (contributing factor)
  - light condition - night (contributing factor)
  - flight controls - improper use of, other person (cause)
  - object - runway light
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - lift-off - premature, other person (cause)
  - airspeed - not attained, other person (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, other person
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb

## Analysis

UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS STOLE MONEY AND AIRCRAFT KEYS AND ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF IN A CESSNA 150 FROM A TAXIWAY. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A RUNWAY LIGHT AND STALLED AFTER FLYING A FEW HUNDRED FEET. THE PARTIES INVOLVED HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. INJURY INDEX IS PRESUMED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9270U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9270U), registered now, S/N 15078220, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15078220
- Airframe hours: 2314
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Midwest Aviation Corporation
- Registered owner: Midwest Aviation Corporation
- Departed: DVN, DAVENPORT, IA
- Airport: DVN, Davenport Municipal

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; medical: unknown, unknown

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/bright
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 10 statute miles

## 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 19820724034239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820724034239A), Jul 24, 1982: Cessna 150M, Davenport, IA, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed on takeoff during an attempt to steal it.

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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