Cessna 150 accident near Weldona, Colorado, August 20, 1982
On August 20, 1982 at about 5:37 pm local time, a Cessna 150, registered N684CF, was substantially damaged in an accident near Weldona, Colorado. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 20, 1982 · about 5:37 pm local time
- Place
- Weldona, Colorado · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150 · all 150s on the register
- Registration
- N684CF · no longer on the register · serial 15060590
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PLT STATED TO A FAA INSPECTOR THAT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE FUEL GAUGES INDICATED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 FULL IN EACH TANK. THE INSPECTOR INDICATED THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS EXHAUSTED. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN AN ACCIDENT REPORT FROM THE PLT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: C Ft. Morgan CO at 11:30 am
- Destination: C Ft. Morgan CO
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 060° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 3,200 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 169°F (76°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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