N8615SCESSNA 150F 1990-02-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150F S/N: 15061915

Summary

On February 13, 1990, a Cessna 150F (N8615S) was involved in an accident near Arden, NC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM A POWERLINE DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. A FACTOR WAS THE UNMARKED POWERLINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90FA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8615S.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 13, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90FA025
Location
ARDEN, NC
Event ID
20001212X22514
Coordinates
35.460159, -82.579216
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM A POWERLINE DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. A FACTOR WAS THE UNMARKED POWERLINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15061915
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150F C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LARSON LAWRENCE W
Address
ROUTE 5 BOX 250
Status
Deregistered
City
CANDLER
State / Zip Code
NC 28715
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# BFO90FA025