# NTSB MKC85FA069: Cessna 150F, N8078F, Waldron, MO, March 9, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: March 9, 1985, 15:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Waldron, MO
- Coordinates: 39.220279, -94.809379 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.2203&lon=-94.8094&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33824
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85FA069
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33824/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA069

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - vehicle (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual separation - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE MANEUVERING NORTHBOUND ON THE MISSOURI RIVER LEVEE THE PASSENGER NOTICED THE PLT FLYING JUST ABOVE THE LEVEE ROAD.THE PASSENGER STATED THE PLT TOLD HIM THEY WERE FORTY FEET OFF THE GROUND BUT SOMETIMES LOWER. THE PASSENGER STATED HE SAW THE PICKUP TRUCK AND THE PLT MADE A LEFT BANK TO TURN LEFT, WHEN THE LEFT WING IMPACTED THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. NO MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY WAS FOUND WITH THE AIRCRAFT AIRFRAME OR ENGINE DURING THE FIELD AND FOLLOW-UP SITE INVESTIGATION. THE TWO TRUCK OCCUPANTS STATED THEY HEARD AND SAW THE ACFT APPROACHING THEM FROM THE REAR AND DUCKED WHEN THE ACFT'S WING STRUCK THEIR TRUCK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8078F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8078F-2014-11-19), registration cancelled 2014-11-19, S/N 15064178, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150F
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15064178
- Airframe hours: 3459
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Mr. Bill Clark
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 4, 1984, 33 hours before
- Departed: WALDRON, MO

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 1,850 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft overcast
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MCI, 10 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 19850309008079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850309008079A), Mar 9, 1985: Cessna 150F, Waldron, MO, Destroyed. Aircraft wing separated after striking pickup truck parked on top of levee.

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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