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June 12, 1986 · Cessna 150H · N23039
Mesquite, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Mesquite, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N23039
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW86LA106
THE PILOT WAS MAKING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS WHEN, DURING THE CLIMB-OUT, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND ENTERED A SPIN. THERE WAS NO RECOVERY AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT; HOWEVER, AN ENGINE TEARDOWN FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.
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THE PILOT WAS MAKING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS WHEN, DURING THE CLIMB-OUT, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND ENTERED A SPIN. THERE WAS NO RECOVERY AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT; HOWEVER, AN ENGINE TEARDOWN FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:32 CDT
Nearest AirportHudson Muni (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN23039
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC