Cessna 150M accident near Parkton, North Carolina, June 9, 1986
On June 9, 1986 at about 10:50 pm local time, a Cessna 150M, registered N66468, was substantially damaged in an accident near Parkton, North Carolina. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 9, 1986 · about 10:50 pm local time
- Place
- Parkton, North Carolina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150M · all 150Ms on the register
- Registration
- N66468 · no longer on the register · serial 15076069
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
WHILE PRACTICING A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND CRASHED INTO THE TREES. THE PILOT RELATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT LOST POWER. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PRE-EXISTING MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS TO POWER.
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: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 63 hours in all; 56 in this make and model; 7 in the last 90 days; 29 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental D-200A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: FAY Fayetteville NC at 11:00 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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