N50081CESSNA 150H 1991-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150H S/N: 15069052

Summary

On July 13, 1991, a Cessna 150H (N50081) was involved in an incident near Shelton, WA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DELAYED GO-AROUND GUSTING WINDS, POOR COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA172. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50081.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 13, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA172
Location
SHELTON, WA
Event ID
20001212X17711
Coordinates
47.230197, -123.199066
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DELAYED GO-AROUND GUSTING WINDS, POOR COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069052
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
150H C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NICHOLS DALE Q
Address
609 SW 3RD PL B PO BOX 383
Status
Deregistered
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98055
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# SEA91LA172