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November 12, 1995 · Cessna 150G · N3900J

Douglas, WA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Douglas, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N3900J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA96LA015

The airplane collided with open terrain in a level attitude during a cross-country flight. The pilot stated that he believes that he fell asleep. He also stated that he was in bed for 12 hours the night before, and got at least 7 hours sleep.

Full Narrative

On November 12, 1995, approximately 1055 Pacific standard time (PST), a Cessna 150G, N3900J, impacted the terrain during cruise flight about two miles east of Douglas, Washington. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, received minor injuries, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The personal pleasure flight, which departed Deer Park, Washington, at 0945, was en route to Cashmere, Washington. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was being operated in visual meteorological conditions on a VFR flight plan. The ELT, which was activated by the impact, was turned off at the scene. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he apparently fell asleep while in cruise flight. The pilot stated that he remembers trying to make contact with Seattle Flight Service Station to cancel his flight plan and divert to Waterville, Washington. He stated that he does not recall all of the events, but felt that there was no reason to land at Waterville, unless it was to rest. The deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office who was the first to arrive at the accident site, reported that the pilot stated that he "...thinks he just fell asleep." The deputy documented the accident site, and reported that the ground impact with the snow-covered wheat field indicated that the airplane was traveling in a westerly direction, and collided with the terrain in a level attitude. At the beginning of the wreckage distribution path, the deputy found three landing-gear marks indicating that all the gear touched down in the same area. A trail continued from the initial touchdown point until the nose gear sheared off and the airplane nosed over. The total wreckage distribution path measured 201 feet. According to the FAA inspectors who responded to the accident, there was no evidence of carbon monoxide leaking into the cockpit of the aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN3900J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:34
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data