N150RZCESSNA 150L2024-04-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150LS/N: 15074929

Summary

On April 16, 2024, a Cessna 150L (N150RZ) was involved in an accident near Sussex, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around attempt in a gusting left crosswind, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N150RZ.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA182
Location
Sussex, NJ
Event ID
20240416194103
Coordinates
41.200214, -74.623035
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around attempt in a gusting left crosswind, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15074929
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150LC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BHAT SHAFFIN
Address
11 BALANCED ROCK TER
City
SPARTA
State / Zip Code
NJ 07871-1201
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# ERA24LA182