N41WPCESSNA 150H2024-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150HS/N: 15068019

Summary

On August 31, 2024, a Cessna 150H (N41WP) was involved in an accident near Tok, AK. 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 airplane’s encounter with gusting winds resulting in a loss of altitude with performance insufficient to outclimb terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41WP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA086
Location
Tok, AK
Event ID
20240831195032
Coordinates
62.792369, -144.293180
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with gusting winds resulting in a loss of altitude with performance insufficient to outclimb terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15068019
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150HC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
HC 60 BOX 251B
City
COPPER CENTER
State / Zip Code
AK 99573-9704
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# ANC24LA086