# NTSB SEA71DVQ06: Cessna 150, N4024J, Christmas V, OR, August 8, 1970

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: August 8, 1970
- Place: Christmas V, OR · CHRISTMAS V, OR
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 10, 1971
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 190989
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA71DVQ06
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DVQ06

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3388   70/8/8    CHRISTMAS V,OREG    CESSNA 150          CR-  0  0  1  INSTRUCTIONAL             STUDENT, AGE 22, 36 TOTAL
        TIME - 1200                    N4024J              PX-  0  0  0  SOLO                      HOURS, 15 IN TYPE, NOT
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          CRESWELL,OREG               CRESWELL,OREG                CHRISTMAS V,OREG
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           TAKEOFF: ABORTED
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           TAKEOFF: ABORTED
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
           TERRAIN - SANDY
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
        REMARKS- LNDD ON FARM FLD.ABORTED TKOF WHEN ACFT DID NOT ACCELERATE.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4024J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4024J-1999-06-15), registration cancelled 1999-06-15, S/N 15065324 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N4024J (2)

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.

- [NTSB ANC96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA001), Oct 6, 1995: Cessna 150 (N4024J), Hoonah, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: improper weight and balance configuration, and unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA68D0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0171), Aug 23, 1967: Cessna 150G (N4024J), North Bend, OR, substantial damage

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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