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December 26, 1989 · Cessna 150 · N704SM
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N704SM
Operator
Sebastian Aero Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA90LA041
THE FLIGHT HAD BEEN CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 18L, BUT LINED UP FOR RWY 17. THE TOWER INFORMED THE PILOT THAT HE WAS ON FINAL FOR THE WRONG RUNWAY & CLEARED HIM TO LAND ON ON RWY 17. THE PILOT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 200-300 FT HE BECAME DIZZYAND BLACKED OUT. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS WAS LATER DIAGNOSED AS REACTIVE HYPOGLYCEMIA COMPOUNDED BY THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DIETARY HABITS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO A LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS BROUGHT ON BY REACTIVE HYPOGLYCEMIA.
Full Narrative
THE FLIGHT HAD BEEN CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 18L, BUT LINED UP FOR RWY 17. THE TOWER INFORMED THE PILOT THAT HE WAS ON FINAL FOR THE WRONG RUNWAY & CLEARED HIM TO LAND ON ON RWY 17. THE PILOT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 200-300 FT HE BECAME DIZZYAND BLACKED OUT. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS WAS LATER DIAGNOSED AS REACTIVE HYPOGLYCEMIA COMPOUNDED BY THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DIETARY HABITS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:52 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando Int. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN704SM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSebastian Aero Services
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 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time06:16
Weather SourceWFAC