NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N50878 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB LAX99FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMariposa, CAThe pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition.NTSB LAX80FVM19Accident · No injuriesClosedSan Jose, CA
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N50878 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19990205001029AIn Traffic Pattern-Circling · Mariposa, CA(-23) On 2/6/99 N50878 a Cessna 150J ser. Number 15069617 was destroyed when it contacted trees 1.3 miles south of the Mariposa-Yosemite Airport (068). The pilot received fatal injuries. The on scene investigation shown N50878 had descended into the oak trees…Accident 19800316006909AStarting Engines · San Jose, CAHand-propped engine. Passenger opened throttle. When engine started, aircraft ran into a parked aircraft.
Service difficulty reports · 1
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Other aircraft with N50878 · 1
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