Cessna 150 accident near Trenton, Tennessee, April 25, 2003
On April 25, 2003 at about 8:15 pm local time, a Cessna 150, registered N6621G, was substantially damaged in an accident near Trenton, Tennessee (Trenton Gibson County airport). It was an aerial observation flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 25, 2003 · about 8:15 pm local time
- Place
- Trenton, Tennessee · Trenton Gibson County · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150 · all 150s on the register
- Registration
- N6621G · no longer on the register · serial 15072121
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial observation flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
According to the pilot, he was assisting the local police in the apprehension of a bank robber. The pilot stated that he entered a steep turn. As the pilot continued the maneuver, he reported encountering a wind gust and was unable to recover before the airplane collided with the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed no flight control or mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: flight instructor, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instructor: airplane multi-engine; instructor: airplane single-engine; instructor: instrument airplane; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,757 hours in all; 80 in this make and model; 60 in the last 90 days; 26 in the last 30 days; 174 as pilot in command; 257 on instruments
- Last flight review: March 16, 2002
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 4,244.3 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 8, 2002; 70 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: TGC Trenton TN at 7:00 pm
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 250° at 14 knots, gusting 21
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 4,400 ft
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 29.54 inHg
- Observation at 8:53 pm from MKL, 25 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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