N150VLCESSNA 150M2023-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150MS/N: 15076672

Summary

On May 08, 2023, a Cessna 150M (N150VL) was involved in an accident near Hernando, FL. 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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA222. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N150VL.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 8, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA222
Location
Hernando, FL
Event ID
20230508114705
Coordinates
28.960089, -82.363098
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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076672
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
150MC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLYING LOW ENGINEERING INC
Address
7813 N FAIRWIND LOOP
Status
Deregistered
City
HERNANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 34442-2149
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# ERA23LA222