N22953CESSNA 150H 1990-04-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 150H S/N: 15068640

Summary

On April 16, 1990, a Cessna 150H (N22953) was involved in an accident near N. Myrtle Beach, SC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COURSE REVERSAL PROCEDURE WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AT A LOW ALTITUDE PRECLUDING A RECOVERY BEFORE WATER IMPACT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N22953.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 16, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA098
Location
N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Event ID
20001212X22856
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COURSE REVERSAL PROCEDURE WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AT A LOW ALTITUDE PRECLUDING A RECOVERY BEFORE WATER IMPACT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15068640
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150H C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRAND STRAND AIR SERVICES INC
Address
P O BOX 1473
Status
Deregistered
City
N MYRTLE BEACH
State / Zip Code
SC 29598
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# ATL90LA098