N21969CESSNA 150L 1990-02-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 150L S/N: 15074577

Summary

On February 14, 1990, a Cessna 150L (N21969) was involved in an accident near Arlington, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT AFTER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, HIS DECISION TO MAKE LOW PASSES AT NIGHT (BUZZING), FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE, AND DIVERSION OF HIS ATTENTION. DARKNESS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA070. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21969.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 14, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA070
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X22569
Coordinates
32.719432, -97.080772
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT AFTER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, HIS DECISION TO MAKE LOW PASSES AT NIGHT (BUZZING), FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE, AND DIVERSION OF HIS ATTENTION. DARKNESS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15074577
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150L C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SAVELL ROBERT J
Address
701 B S ELM
Status
Deregistered
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76010
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# FTW90LA070