N11580CESSNA 150L 1990-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150L S/N: 15075537

Summary

On July 13, 1990, a Cessna 150L (N11580) was involved in an accident near Hettinger, ND. The accident resulted in 2 fatal 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 AIRSPEED DURING CLIMBOUT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE, AND THE OVER MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT CONDITION OF THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90FA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N11580.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 13, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90FA161
Location
HETTINGER, ND
Event ID
20001212X23671
Coordinates
45.999534, -102.629920
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING CLIMBOUT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE, AND THE OVER MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT CONDITION OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15075537
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150L C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MIDWEST AIR CENTER INC
Address
PO BOX 1087
Status
Deregistered
City
MANDAN
State / Zip Code
ND 58554
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# DEN90FA161