N5934ECESSNA 150 1991-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA 150 S/N: 17434

Summary

On September 01, 1991, a Cessna 150 (N5934E) was involved in an accident near Dixie, ID. The accident resulted in 2 minor 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 CLEARANCE WITH TREE(S) DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA230. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5934E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 1, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA230
Location
DIXIE, ID
Event ID
20001212X18192
Coordinates
45.799728, -115.510803
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH TREE(S) DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17434
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ARNOLD DAVID K SR
Address
2635 NO DIVISION
Status
Deregistered
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99207
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# SEA91LA230