N63136CESSNA 150 1988-12-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150 S/N: 15077128

Summary

On December 16, 1988, a Cessna 150 (N63136) was involved in an accident near Lyme, CT. 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: IMPROPER PLANNING; THE STUDENT PILOT BECAME LOST AND RAN OUT OF FUEL. DURING THE LANDING HE MISJUDGED DISTANCE, ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED AND OVERRAN THE FIELD COLLIDING WITH TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N63136.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 16, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89LA050
Location
LYME, CT
Event ID
20001213X27497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING; THE STUDENT PILOT BECAME LOST AND RAN OUT OF FUEL. DURING THE LANDING HE MISJUDGED DISTANCE, ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED AND OVERRAN THE FIELD COLLIDING WITH TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15077128
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# NYC89LA050