Cessna 150L accident near Rockwall, TX
On June 17, 2009, a Cessna 150L (airplane) was involved in an accident near Rockwall, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- June 17, 2009
- Place
- Rockwall, TX
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150L · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 32.868°N, 96.219°W
- NTSB ID
- 20090617X31933
Official records · CEN09FA364
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 16, 2009, approximately 2015 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N66016, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near the Phillips Flying Ranch Airport (KT48), Rockwall, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The positioning flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to Terrell Municipal Airport (KTRL), Terrell, Texas. According to friends and family, the pilot had scheduled a night flight lesson at 2100 with a student at KTRL. The pilot contacted a family member around 2000 and stated he was preparing to depart for the lesson. The pilot did not arrive at KTRL. Family members became aware of his absence the next morning and a search was initiated. The wreckage was located, inverted, approximately 100 yards southeast of the departure end of runway 13. The wreckage was recovered and relocated to Lancaster, Texas, for further examination. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot, age 65, held a commercial pilot certificate with airplane single engine land and sea, multiengine land, and instrument ratings, last issued on June 16, 2007. He held a certified flight instructor certificate with airplane single, multiengine, and instrument ratings, in addition to a ground instructor certificate with advanced and instrument ratings, and a mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. The pilot was issued a second cl
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
