N66688CESSNA 150M 1989-03-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15076211

Summary

On March 22, 1989, a Cessna 150M (N66688) was involved in an accident near Corunna, MI. 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 FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM A PRACTICE STALL MANEUVER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION OVER SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89FA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66688.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 22, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA061
Location
CORUNNA, MI
Event ID
20001213X27856
Coordinates
42.979030, -84.110778
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM A PRACTICE STALL MANEUVER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION OVER SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076211
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SABOURIN DENNIS
Address
7228 JOHNSON ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
FLUSHING
State / Zip Code
MI 48433
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# CHI89FA061