# NTSB MKC84LA267: Cessna 150L, N16220, Marshall, MO, September 1, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 1, 1984, 11:40 local (16:40 UTC)
- Place: Marshall, MO
- Coordinates: 39.110164, -93.199478 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.1102&lon=-93.1995&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33784
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA267
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33784/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA267

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - downwind
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions
  - refueling - not performed, pilot in command
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE DESCENDING AFTER 1 HR OF FLT. DURING THE ENSUEING FORCED LNDG THE PLT SAID HE CHANGED HIS SELECTION OF LANDING SITE BECAUSE OF AN AUTO ON THE SELECTED SITE (A HIGHWAY). THE ACFT WAS LANDED BESIDE THE ROAD &A COLLISION WITH A DIRT BANK RESULTED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY BEFORE TAKEOFF BY VISUAL EXAM OF THE TANKS. HE SAID THAT THE FUEL GAGES INDICATED APRX 1/2 FULL AT PRE-FLT. THE ACFT HOLDS 26 GALLONS IN 2 WING TANKS. ONLY 22.5 GALLONS OF THE 26 IS USABLE. THE UNUSABLE FUEL IS THE INACCESSIBLE FUEL WHILE THE ACFT IS MANEUVERING. THE FAILURE OF POWER OCCURRED WHILE DESCENDING FROM 4100 FT TO 2100 FT MSL. POST ACCIDENT EXAM DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY EVIDENCE OF A PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTION. THE WX CONDITIONS REPORTED AT THE TIME AND IN THE AREA OF THE ACCIDENT DEPICITS THAT THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING IN CARB ICING CONDITIONS. THE PLT DID NOT DESCRIBE HIS USE OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS, PRIOR TO OR DURING THE POWER LOSS, IN HIS WRITTEN REPORT OR INTERVIEW

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N16220](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N16220-2012-10-15), registration cancelled 2012-10-15, S/N 15073552, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150L
- Registry model: [Cessna 150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150l) (registry code 2071826) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15073552
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Wallace D. Page
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 4, 1984, 0 hours before
- Departed: MO83, GREEN CITY, MO
- Destination: MHL, MARSHALL, MO
- Airport: MO83, Marshall Mem, runway 17, 3,900 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 200 total, 200 in this make and model, 160 as pilot in command, 10 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 16 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: COU, 49 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 19840901048029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840901048029A), Sep 1, 1984: Cessna 150L, Marshall, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to use carburetor heat on descent. Engine quit. Landed beside road because of car, hit a dirt bank.

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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