N66315CESSNA 150 1992-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150 S/N: 15075984

Summary

On July 13, 1992, a Cessna 150 (N66315) was involved in an accident near Ft. Collins, CO. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER RATE OF DESCENT AND LACK OF FLARE WHILE CONDUCTING A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE: PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO STUCK EXHAUST VALVES CAUSED BY ENGINE OVERHEAT FROM IMPROPER LEANING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN92LA073. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66315.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 13, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92LA073
Location
FT. COLLINS, CO
Event ID
20001211X15134
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER RATE OF DESCENT AND LACK OF FLARE WHILE CONDUCTING A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE: PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO STUCK EXHAUST VALVES CAUSED BY ENGINE OVERHEAT FROM IMPROPER LEANING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15075984
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GATES ROBERT L
Address
200 RACQUETTE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
CO 80524
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# DEN92LA073