N22357CESSNA 150H 1992-02-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150H S/N: 15068234

Summary

On February 07, 1992, a Cessna 150H (N22357) was involved in an accident near N. Palm Springs, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVERS AS A RESULT OF HIS PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN BUZZING HIS WORK LOCALE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N22357.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 7, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA112
Location
N. PALM SPRINGS, CA
Event ID
20001211X14119
Coordinates
33.920780, -116.560935
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVERS AS A RESULT OF HIS PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN BUZZING HIS WORK LOCALE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15068234
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150H C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NIELSEN DANIEL C
Address
7619 LA PAZ CT
Status
Deregistered
City
YUCCA VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 92284
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# LAX92FA112