N16230CESSNA 150L 1991-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150L S/N: 15073559

Summary

On April 20, 1991, a Cessna 150L (N16230) was involved in an accident near Mount Vernon, WA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AT LOW ALTITUDE. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16230.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 20, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA089
Location
MOUNT VERNON, WA
Event ID
20001212X16877
Coordinates
48.420806, -122.420234
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AT LOW ALTITUDE. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15073559
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150L C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MORCOM AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
SNOHOMISH CO AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
EVERETT
State / Zip Code
WA 98204
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# SEA91FA089