# NTSB MKC84LA072: Cessna 150H, N22055, Conway Springs, KS, February 12, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 12, 1984, 17:30 local (23:30 UTC)
- Place: Conway Springs, KS
- Coordinates: 37.380031, -97.639328 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.3800&lon=-97.6393&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33628
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA072
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33628/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA072

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise - normal
  - door,inspection - open (contributing factor)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - utility pole (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

WHEN THE OIL ACCESS COVER OPENED IN FLT, THE PLT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PLTLOOKED DOWN TO PUSH IN THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL AND THE RIGHT WING HIT A POLE. THE ACFT NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N22055 (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150H
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 068033
- Airframe hours: 4700
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: John R. Beck
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 12, 1983
- Departed: 71K, WICHITA, KS
- Destination: 71K, WICHITA, KS

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 250 total, 137 in this make and model, 194 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 300° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 23 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: ICT, 8 nm away

## 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 19840212003519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840212003519A), Feb 12, 1984: Cessna 150H, Conway Springs, KS, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during precautionary landing when pilot attempted to land on road to secure oil access cover.

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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