N50738CESSNA 150J 1991-04-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150J S/N: 15069520

Summary

On April 25, 1991, a Cessna 150J (N50738) was involved in an accident near Kure Beach, NC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT, WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE THE WATER AFTER INITIATING A LOW PASS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50738.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 25, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA088
Location
KURE BEACH, NC
Event ID
20001212X16732
Coordinates
33.989051, -77.910995
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT, WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE THE WATER AFTER INITIATING A LOW PASS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069520
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150J C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SLOAN LANDON W
Address
PO BOX 10324
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
NC 28405
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# ATL91LA088