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March 18, 1990 · Cessna 150M · N704EA
Beaufort, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beaufort, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704EA
Operator
Tar Heel Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA084
THE PILOT CONFESSED TO POLICE THAT HE BECAME INTOXICATED AND FLEW THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. HE STATED THAT AFTER RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT TO LAND, HE DOVE THE AIRPLANE AT THE GROUND TO COMMIT SUICIDE. BEFORE IMPACT, HE TRIED TO ARREST THE DESCENT BY PULLING AFT ON THE YOKE, BUT THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAYED PULL UP FROM AN INTENTIONAL DESCENT DURING AN ABORTED SUICIDE ATTEMPT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT CONFESSED TO POLICE THAT HE BECAME INTOXICATED AND FLEW THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. HE STATED THAT AFTER RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT TO LAND, HE DOVE THE AIRPLANE AT THE GROUND TO COMMIT SUICIDE. BEFORE IMPACT, HE TRIED TO ARREST THE DESCENT BY PULLING AFT ON THE YOKE, BUT THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:20 EST
Nearest AirportBeaufort-Morehead City (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length4252 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTar Heel Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time06:57
Weather SourceWFAC