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August 15, 1990 · Cessna A150 · N8345M
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A150
Tail Number
N8345M
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC90FA146
THE AIRPLANE CRASHED WHILE IN A STALL/SPIN APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES NORTH OF THE KENAI AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE AND WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH FATALLY INJURED.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE CRASHED WHILE IN A STALL/SPIN APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES NORTH OF THE KENAI AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE AND WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH FATALLY INJURED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 AKDT
Nearest Airport8nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A150
Tail NumberN8345M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC