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February 13, 1990 · Cessna 150F · N8615S
Arden, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Arden, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8615S
Operator
Lawrence W Larson
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO90FA025
WITNESSES REPORTED THE ACFT WAS ON LANDING APPROACH WHEN IT STRUCK UNMARKED POWER LINES ABOUT 1000 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. WITNESSES SAID THE ACFT BANKED LEFT JUST BEFORE THE ACFT STRUCK THE POWER LINE. WITNESSES ALSO REPORTED THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING UP UNTIL THE ACCIDENT. THE EXAMINATION DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM A POWERLINE DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. A FACTOR WAS THE UNMARKED POWERLINE.
Full Narrative
WITNESSES REPORTED THE ACFT WAS ON LANDING APPROACH WHEN IT STRUCK UNMARKED POWER LINES ABOUT 1000 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. WITNESSES SAID THE ACFT BANKED LEFT JUST BEFORE THE ACFT STRUCK THE POWER LINE. WITNESSES ALSO REPORTED THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING UP UNTIL THE ACCIDENT. THE EXAMINATION DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8615S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLawrence W Larson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC