N8840S

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150FS/N: 15062140

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA297
Location
Castroville, TX
Event ID
20240801194828
Coordinates
29.341900, -98.850899
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15062140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
150FC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLUE THUNDER AVIATION LLC
Address
5397 STONEBORO RD
City
HEATH SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
SC 29058-8720
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# CEN24LA297