N51046CESSNA 1502024-10-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150S/N: 15069726

Summary

On October 21, 2024, a Cessna 150 (N51046) was involved in an accident near Willis, MI. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51046.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 21, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA026
Location
Willis, MI
Event ID
20241022195366
Coordinates
42.174056, -83.545532
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069726
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
150C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WEEKS THOMAS W
Address
307 HIAWATHA ST
City
YPSILANTI
State / Zip Code
MI 48197-4616
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# CEN25LA026