Cessna 150J accident near Niceville, FL

On June 12, 1993, a Cessna 150J (airplane) was involved in an accident near Niceville, FL. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date

June 12, 1993

Place

Niceville, FL

Aircraft

Cessna 150J · Airplane

Injuries

1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Substantial

Position

30.529°N, 86.481°W

NTSB ID

20001211X12667

NTSB summary

HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 12, 1993, about 1326 central standard time, N60366, a Cessna 150J operated by Horace Copeland, crashed in Niceville, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 banner towing flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot received fatal injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses stated the pilot had complained earlier in the day about power surges and momentary power losses, but he continued to fly. On takeoff after hooking the banner the engine was heard to lose power. The banner hit a tree and partially separated. The pilot jettisoned the rest of the banner and the engine was heard to quit. The airplane was observed to nose up, stall and nose over into the trees. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot Joseph A. Kauffman was the holder of a commercial pilot's certificate #26272536, with ratings for airplane single engine land and instrument airplane. He also held a Class II medical certificate issued January 25, 1993, with no limitations. Additional personnel information is located within this report. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION N60366 was a Cessna 150J, serial No. 15070257. A review of available logs indicated that the airplane had a total of 5,341 hours of logged time and the engine had a total of 3,565 hours of which the last 454 hours were since top overhaul. The last annual inspection of the engine and airplane was recorded to have been performed on June 9, 1993, about 5 flying hours before the accident. Additional aircraft informa

Probable cause

THE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL.

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