N5559GCESSNA 150J 1990-03-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150J S/N: 15071059

Summary

On March 12, 1990, a Cessna 150J (N5559G) was involved in an incident near Graham, 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: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION AFTER BOUNCING/BALLOONING DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION WAS A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5559G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 12, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA051
Location
GRAHAM, WA
Event ID
20001212X22816
Coordinates
47.010761, -122.290618
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

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION AFTER BOUNCING/BALLOONING DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION WAS A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15071059
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
150J C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KIRKPATRICK TIMOTHY G
Address
26915 HAMMOND RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RAINIER
State / Zip Code
OR 97048-3407
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# SEA90LA051