# NTSB MKC85LA198: Cessna 150G, N3240J, Camdenton, MO, August 30, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 30, 1985, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Camdenton, MO
- Coordinates: 38.000396, -92.740409 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.0004&lon=-92.7404&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): 34018
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85LA198
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34018/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA198

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, cruise - normal
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT AND SON WERE ON A PERSONAL CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRPLANE NOSED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE REASON FOR THE ENGINE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3240J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3240J-1988-11-25), registration cancelled 1988-11-25, S/N 15065940 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150G
- Registry model: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15065940
- Airframe hours: 5632
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: John B. Hibdon
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, April 10, 1985
- Departed: FYV, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
- Destination: 80K, CALIFORNIA, MO
- Airport: CMA, Camdenton Mem

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 300 total, 300 in this make and model, 300 as pilot in command, 50 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °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 19850830042229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850830042229A), Aug 30, 1985: Cessna 150G, Camdenton, MO, Substantial damage. Flipped over after forced landing due to engine failure. Fuel system and powerplant checked out satisfactorily.

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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