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June 9, 1990 · Cessna 150 · N50820
Salina, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Salina, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N50820
Operator
Rebel Air
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA122
THE PVT PILOT SAID THAT HE DEPARTED UNDER VFR CONDITIONS ENROUTE TO HIS DESTINATION, BUT ENCOUNTERED FOG, SO ELECTED TO RETURN TO HIS DEPARTURE APT. ENROUTE BACK, THE FOG WORSENED, MAKING CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT IMPOSSIBLE. HE ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A FARM FIELD WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER, AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADVERTENT FLIGHT FROM VFR INTO IMC BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
THE PVT PILOT SAID THAT HE DEPARTED UNDER VFR CONDITIONS ENROUTE TO HIS DESTINATION, BUT ENCOUNTERED FOG, SO ELECTED TO RETURN TO HIS DEPARTURE APT. ENROUTE BACK, THE FOG WORSENED, MAKING CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT IMPOSSIBLE. HE ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A FARM FIELD WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER, AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN50820
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRebel Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:51
Weather SourceWFAC