# NTSB CHI88LA071: Cessna 150M, N66452, Crane, IN, March 2, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 1, 1988, 19:04 local (Mar 2, 1988, 00:04 UTC)
- Place: Crane, IN
- Coordinates: 38.889537, -86.899314 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8895&lon=-86.8993&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 14, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 14052
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI88LA071
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/14052/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA071

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - roadway/highway (contributing factor)
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - lack of familiarity with geographic area, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - light condition - dusk (contributing factor)
  - fluid,fuel - low level (contributing factor)
  - object - sign (contributing factor)
  - became lost/disoriented - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - inadequate training, flight instructor(on ground) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

N66452, COLLIDED WITH A STREET SIGNPOST AT THE CRANE NAVAL DEPOT, CRANE, IN, DURING LANDING ROLL AFTER A PRECAUTIONARY EMERGENCY LANDING. THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE STUDENT WAS ON THE RETURN LEG OF A TWO-LEG SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE BECAME LOST DURING THE FLIGHT, AND DECIDED TO EXECUTE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO LOW FUEL AND IMPENDING DARKNESS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N66452](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66452), registered now, S/N 15076059, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150M
- Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15076059
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Washington Aeronautics Co.
- Registered owner: Washington Aeronautics Co. Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: 012, BRAZIL, IN
- Destination: FRH, FRENCH LICK, IN

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 39 total, 27 in this make and model, 17 as pilot in command, 2 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 225° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 55 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880301004099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880301004099A), Mar 1, 1988: Cessna 150M, Crane, IN, Substantial damage. Off course getting dark and low on fuel. Elected to land on a naval depot. Struck a light pole on landing.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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