# NTSB NYC84LA105: Cessna 150K, N5685G, Livermore, ME, March 8, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 8, 1984, 16:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Livermore, ME
- Location: 44.3840° N, 70.2492° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Livermore, ME, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.3840&lon=-70.2492&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 35512
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC84LA105
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/35512/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA105

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, maneuvering
  - carburetor heat - not used, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PLT, PRACTICING LEVEL FLT AND TURNS DURING A POWER OFF DESCENT, ADVANCED THE THROTTLE WITHOUT ENGINE RESPONSE. THERE WAS NO SUITABLE LANDING AREA SO THE PLT ELECTED TO STALL THE ACFT INTO THE TREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N5685G (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150K
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15071185
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Jay Birds Flying Club
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 11, 1984
- Departed: LIVERMORE, ME

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 14 total, 14 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Temperature: 16 °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 19840308007039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840308007039A), Mar 8, 1984: Cessna 150K, Livermore Falls, ME, Substantial damage. Student to clear engine during a prolonged glide. Engine loaded up and failed to respond upon application of power.

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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