N1972LCESSNA 1502021-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150S/N: 15073272

Summary

On June 30, 2021, a Cessna 150 (N1972L) was involved in an accident near Terreton, ID. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA255. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1972L.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA255
Location
Terreton, ID
Event ID
20210701103392
Coordinates
43.850944, -112.501360
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15073272
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
150C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOSS RONALD J
Address
2424 E 2200 N
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMER
State / Zip Code
ID 83425-5016
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# WPR21LA255