# NTSB MKC87LA151: Cessna 150F, N8591G, Bono, AR, July 31, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 30, 1987, 19:30 local (Jul 31, 1987, 00:30 UTC)
- Place: Bono, AR
- Coordinates: 35.910369, -90.790122 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.9104&lon=-90.7901&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 7, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34423
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC87LA151
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34423/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA151

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, maneuvering
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, maneuvering
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE PILOT SAID HE HAD GLIDED DOWN TO 500 FEET AGL WITH THE THROTTLE REDUCED TO IDLE TRYING TO LOCATE A LANDING STRIP. HE SAID HE APPLIED POWER AND THE ENGINE RESPONDED TOO LATE TO AVOID HITTING A LEVEE IN THE RICE FIELD AND HE FLIPPED TO THE INVERTED POSITION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8591G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8591G-1991-01-18), registration cancelled 1991-01-18, S/N 15062691 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150F
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 624755A
- Airframe hours: 4865
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: John M. Foltz
- Registered owner: John M Foltz
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 6, 1986

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 230 total, 230 in this make and model, 183 as pilot in command, 117 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 5 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 19870730045329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870730045329A), Jul 30, 1987: Cessna 150F, Bono, AR, Substantial damage. Engine did not respond to abrupt opening from idle after prolonged glide. Aircraft struck levee and overturned.

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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