N66369CESSNA 150M 1990-08-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15075997

Summary

On August 26, 1990, a Cessna 150M (N66369) was involved in an accident near Baton Rouge, LA. 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 FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE STEEP TURN. A FACTOR WAS THE DOOR OPENING IN FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA168. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66369.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 26, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA168
Location
BATON ROUGE, LA
Event ID
20001212X24004
Coordinates
30.539760, -91.219078
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 FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE STEEP TURN. A FACTOR WAS THE DOOR OPENING IN FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15075997
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAPITOL CITY AIR SERVICE INC
Address
4460 BLANCHE NOYES AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BATON ROUGE
State / Zip Code
LA 70811
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# FTW90FA168