# NTSB NYC82FHJ05: Cessna 150, N22550, Bayport, NY, April 24, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: April 24, 1982
- Place: Bayport, NY
- Location: 40.7460° N, 73.0564° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Bayport, NY, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.7460&lon=-73.0564&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report April 24, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69899
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82FHJ05
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69899/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHJ05

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - maintenance,service of aircraft/equipment - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - maintenance - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - ignition system,spark plug - other (cause)
- Forced landing, landing
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AT ABOUT 50 FT AGL AND THEN BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE PILOT CHECKED THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH WAS ON. HE TURNED AND ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT; HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO TREES WHILE THE PILOT WAS AVOIDING A HOUSE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT HAD USED A MIXTURE OF AVIATION FUEL AND AUTOMOBILE GASOLINE. HE REPORTED THAT ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT, HE USED A MIXTURE CONTAINING ABOUT 50 PERCENT AUTOMOBILE FUEL. ALSO, HE COMMENTED THAT HE DID THIS QUITE OFTEN AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY BEFORE TAKEOFF, THE PILOT HAD REPLACED HIS SPARK PLUGS WITH USED PLUGS THAT HE HAD CLEANED. WHEN TESTED, THREE OF THE EIGHT PLUGS WOULD NOT FIRE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N22550](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N22550-1983-05-18), registration cancelled 1983-05-18, S/N 15068355, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150h) (registry code 2071818) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15068355
- Airframe hours: 4005
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: E. Miglionico
- Registered owner: E. Miglionico
- Departed: BAYPORT, NY
- Destination: BAYPORT, NY
- Airport: Edwards

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 55; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 281 total, 280 in this make and model, 281 as pilot in command, 40 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 225° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Temperature: 158 °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 19820424011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820424011379A), Apr 24, 1982: Cessna 150, Bayport, NY, Destroyed. Engine quit during climb after takeoff. Investigation revealed use of auto fuel may have been factor.

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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