N1469QCESSNA 150L 1991-02-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150L S/N: 15072769

Summary

On February 24, 1991, a Cessna 150L (N1469Q) was involved in an accident near Everglades City, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT CONDITION, PENETRATION OF A CLOUD, AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION RESULTING IN A SPIRAL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1469Q.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 24, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA086
Location
EVERGLADES CITY, FL
Event ID
20001212X16493
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT CONDITION, PENETRATION OF A CLOUD, AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION RESULTING IN A SPIRAL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15072769
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
150L C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TRANS AMERICAN AIRWAYS INC
Address
PO BOX 402941
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33140
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# MIA91LA086