# NTSB CHI91LA210: Cessna 150F, N6263R, Faulkton, SD, July 5, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 4, 1991, 21:33 local (Jul 5, 1991, 02:33 UTC)
- Place: Faulkton, SD
- Coordinates: 45.030658, -99.119369 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.0307&lon=-99.1194&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report March 24, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15115
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI91LA210
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15115/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA210

## Probable cause

AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - airspeed(vs) - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - stall/spin - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - open field

## Analysis

A PRIVATE PILOT TOOK OFF NEAR DUSK TO SHOW A VISITING RELATIVE THE FAMILY FARMS FROM THE AIR.  THE PILOT'S BROTHER HEARD AN AIRCRAFT OVERFLY HIS HOUSE ABOUT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT.  A SEARCH COMMENCED WHEN THE PILOT AND PASSENGER DID NOT RETURN.  THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND BETWEEN FARMS LESS THAN ONE MILE APART, OCCUPIED BY THE PILOT AND HIS BROTHER.  THE AIRPLANE STRUCK GROUND STEEPLY NOSE DOWN.  NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE AIRFRAME OR ENGINE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6263R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6263R-1992-04-29), registration cancelled 1992-04-29, S/N 15061563 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150F
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 150 61563
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Hass, Larry J. And Bower, Gary
- Registered owner: Hass, Larry J. And Bower, Gary
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, January 2, 2000

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 230 total, 150 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 150° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 68 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: HON, 53 nm away

## 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 19910704025729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910704025729A), Jul 4, 1991: Cessna 150F, Faulkton, SD, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Dived into ground near residence. Had made prior low pass. Engine not running on impact. No fuel spill in area.

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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