# NTSB NYC88LA077: Cessna 150, N3210J, Westerly, RI, February 6, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 6, 1988, 14:00 local (18:00 UTC)
- Place: Westerly, RI
- Location: 41.3733° N, 71.8068° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Westerly, RI, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.3733&lon=-71.8068&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 3, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 36092
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC88LA077
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/36092/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA077

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (cause)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)
  - landing gear,nose gear - collapsed

## Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS AT 350 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. HE TURNED BACK TOWARD THE AIRPORT BUT HAD INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. HE ELECTED TO LAND OFF-AIRPORT AT AN INDUSTRIAL SITE WITH THE STALL WARNING HORN SOUNDING. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DIRT BANK. A WITNESS SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION DID NOT FIND EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL ENGINE MALFUNCTION. NO WATER WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL. EXAM CONFIRMED INTERNAL ENGINE CONTINUITY, NORMAL IGNITION CAPABILITY, THE ABSENCE OF METAL IN THE OIL, AND THROTTLE AND CARB HEAT LINKAGE CONTINUITY. OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WAS ABOUT 15 DEGREES F.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3210J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3210J-2018-01-18), registration cancelled 2018-01-18, S/N 15065910, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15065910
- Airframe hours: 4256
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Bartholet-Jones-Holmberg
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 9, 1987, 50 hours before
- Departed: WESTERLY, RI
- Airport: Westerly State, runway 25, 4,000 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 201 total, 110 in this make and model, 135 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- 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 19880206001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880206001969A), Feb 6, 1988: Cessna 150G, Westerly, RI, Substantial damage. Engine quit after takeoff. Landed in a parking lot and struck a dirt embankment. No engine defects found.

## Other investigations on N3210J (1)

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 NYC85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA028), Nov 15, 1984: Cessna 150G (N3210J), Westerly, RI, 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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