N6318KCESSNA 150M 1989-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15077640

Summary

On July 07, 1989, a Cessna 150M (N6318K) was involved in an accident near Bountiful, UT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED FOR THE TURNING MANEUVER (TO AVOID AN OBSTACLE) AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: IMPROPER UUSE OF THE FLAPS, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND A HIGH OBSTRUCTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA158. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6318K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 7, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA158
Location
BOUNTIFUL, UT
Event ID
20001213X28801
Coordinates
40.889873, -111.929321
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED FOR THE TURNING MANEUVER (TO AVOID AN OBSTACLE) AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: IMPROPER UUSE OF THE FLAPS, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND A HIGH OBSTRUCTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15077640
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPITFIRE LEASING
Address
1887 SO 1800 W
Status
Deregistered
City
WOODDS CROSS
State / Zip Code
UT 84087
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# DEN89LA158