N3986JCESSNA 150G 1993-03-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 150G S/N: 15065286

Summary

On March 26, 1993, a Cessna 150G (N3986J) was involved in an accident near Jordan Valley, OR. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT CONTINUED THE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES ON THE GROUND. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CLOUDS, LOW CEILING, AND RAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3986J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 26, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA082
Location
JORDAN VALLEY, OR
Event ID
20001211X12049
Coordinates
42.960941, -117.359970
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT CONTINUED THE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES ON THE GROUND. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CLOUDS, LOW CEILING, AND RAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15065286
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150G C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCKAY WADE D
Address
PO BOX 571
Status
Deregistered
City
HAYDEN
State / Zip Code
ID 83835
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA082