N3420VCESSNA 150M 1990-09-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15076497

Summary

On September 14, 1990, a Cessna 150M (N3420V) was involved in an accident near Prospect, OR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE DURING HIS APPROACH. THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90FA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3420V.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 14, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90FA182
Location
PROSPECT, OR
Event ID
20001212X24364
Coordinates
42.780231, -122.489997
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE DURING HIS APPROACH. THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076497
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MARTIN LLOYD R
Address
BOX 1813
Status
Deregistered
City
RAMONA
State / Zip Code
CA 92065
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# SEA90FA182