N3490V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15076520

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 29, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL91LA012
Location
WILLIAMSTON, NC
Event ID
20001212X24411
Coordinates
35.849205, -77.050399
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE DURING THE NIGHT LANDING ATTEMPT. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN GEOGRAPHIC ORIENTATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT INTO NIGHT CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT'S LACK OF NIGHT FLYING EXPERIENCE WAS ALSO A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3490V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076520
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BOWDITCH COMPANIES INC
Address
102 MARCLAY
Status
Deregistered
City
WILLIAMSBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 23185
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# ATL91LA012