Cessna A150M accident near Raymondville, Texas, April 20, 1982
On April 20, 1982 at about 6:45 pm local time, a Cessna A150M, registered N2761J, was substantially damaged in an accident near Raymondville, Texas (Raymondville airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. 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
- April 20, 1982 · about 6:45 pm local time
- Place
- Raymondville, Texas · Raymondville · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna A150M · all A150Ms on the register
- Registration
- N2761J · registry record · serial A1500590
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT STATED THAT ON TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT HIT A BUMP AND BECAME AIRBORNE. THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK ON THE RUNWAY AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE THEN STALLED. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS.
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: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 425 hours in all; 98 in this make and model; 39 in the last 90 days; 365 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 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: XS57 Raymondville TX at 12:45 pm
- Destination: MFE Mcallen TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 8, 2,640 ft by 40 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 130° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded; not recorded
- Temperature: 194°F (90°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
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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