N383VU

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150F S/N: 15063968

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 24, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA056
Location
FLORESVILLE, TX
Event ID
20001212X16609
Coordinates
29.129379, -98.149703
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO A JAMMED VALVE, INCORRECT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N383VU
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15063968
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
150F C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILLIAMSON RONALD C
Address
4800 W 70TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
EDINA
State / Zip Code
MN 55435-4062
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# FTW91LA056