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July 23, 1983 · Cessna A150K · N8353M
Stonyford, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Stonyford, CA
Aircraft
Cessna A150K
Tail Number
N8353M
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83LA355
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND WHILE NEGOTIATING A LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVER. THE ACFT HAD DEPARTED A PRIVATE RANCH AIRSTRIP AND ACCORDING TO A WITNESS THE ACFT WAS 'ROLLED'. AFTER A FEW CIRCLES OF THE STRIP. THE WITNESS WAS SURPRISED BECAUSE THE PLT HAD SAID BEFORE TAKEOFF THAT THE ACFT WAS NOT SUITED FOR AEROBATICS. A 2ND ROLL WAS ATTEMPTED BUT AFTER THE ROLLOUT 90 DEGREES OFF THE ENTRY HEADING THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A FLAT LEVEL ATTITUDE AND SKIDDED OUT OF SIGHT. THE PLT WAS FATALLY INJURED. HE WAS AN AIR TRANSPORT PLT WITH OVER 12000 HOURS TOTAL FLYING TIME.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND WHILE NEGOTIATING A LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVER. THE ACFT HAD DEPARTED A PRIVATE RANCH AIRSTRIP AND ACCORDING TO A WITNESS THE ACFT WAS 'ROLLED'. AFTER A FEW CIRCLES OF THE STRIP. THE WITNESS WAS SURPRISED BECAUSE THE PLT HAD SAID BEFORE TAKEOFF THAT THE ACFT WAS NOT SUITED FOR AEROBATICS. A 2ND ROLL WAS ATTEMPTED BUT AFTER THE ROLLOUT 90 DEGREES OFF THE ENTRY HEADING THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A FLAT LEVEL ATTITUDE AND SKIDDED OUT OF SIGHT. THE PLT WAS FATALLY INJURED. HE WAS AN AIR TRANSPORT PLT WITH OVER 12000 HOURS TOTAL FLYING TIME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:48 PDT
Nearest AirportFlying S Strip (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A150K
Tail NumberN8353M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 2 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:46
Weather SourceWFAC