N4183UCESSNA 150D 1990-09-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150D S/N: 15060183

Summary

On September 16, 1990, a Cessna 150D (N4183U) was involved in an accident near Park City, UT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHEN FLYING AT HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4183U.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 16, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA187
Location
PARK CITY, UT
Event ID
20001212X24380
Coordinates
40.640300, -111.489295
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHEN FLYING AT HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15060183
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150D C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HIGH VALLEY AVIATION INC
Address
1980 AIRPORT RD PO BOX 550
Status
Deregistered
City
HEBER CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84032
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# SEA90LA187