# NTSB NYC76AM114: Cessna 150J, N5546G, W Caldwell, NJ, July 24, 1976

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Closed
- Date: July 24, 1976
- Place: W Caldwell, NJ · W CALDWELL, NJ
- Location: 40.8409° N, 74.3018° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of West Caldwell, NJ, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.8409&lon=-74.3018&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report December 17, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 155133
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC76AM114
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AM114

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-3184  76/7/24    W CALDWELL NJ       CESSNA 150J         CR-  2  0  0  INSTRUCTIONAL             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 1457                    N5546G              PX-  0  0  0  DUAL                      AGE 56, 1719 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            200 IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - CALDWELL WRIGHT
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          TETERBORO,NJ                TETERBORO,NJ                 W CALDWELL NJ
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
           STALL: SPIN                                              TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PERSONNEL - MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
           POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE: VALVE ASSEMBLIES
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - BINDING
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
        PARTIAL POWER LOSS - PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER - 1 ENGINE
        REMARKS- 6PCT LEAD DEPOSITS ON NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE & GUIDE. ACFT JUST CLEARED BLDG & ROW OF TREES.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5546G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5546G-1976-10-19), registration cancelled 1976-10-19, S/N 15071046 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150J
- Registry model: [Cessna 150J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150j) (registry code 2071820) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Airport: Caldwell Wright

## 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 19760724041969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760724041969A), Jul 24, 1976: Cessna 150J, W Caldwell Nj, NJ, Destroyed. 6PCT lead deposits on nr 3 cylinder exhaust valve & guide. Acft just cleared bldg & row of trees.

## Other investigations on N5546G (2)

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.

- [NTSB NYC73FHM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHM20), Dec 3, 1972: Cessna 150 (N5546G), S.Hackensack, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FHM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FHM07), Feb 20, 1970: Cessna 150 (N5546G), Woodbridge, NJ, substantial damage

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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