N3566JCESSNA 150E 1991-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

CESSNA 150E S/N: 15061266

Summary

On April 07, 1991, a Cessna 150E (N3566J) was involved in an incident near Walkill, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AFTER THE PILOT PARACHUTED FROM THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3566J.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 7, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA109
Location
WALKILL, NY
Event ID
20001212X16866
Coordinates
41.600826, -74.160186
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AFTER THE PILOT PARACHUTED FROM THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15061266
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
150E C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WALLACE JOSHUA
Address
RD #2 POB 2 %SUANTON AIR INC
Status
Deregistered
City
SUANTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05488
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# NYC91LA109