Cessna A150K accident near Chico, California, April 6, 1984
On April 6, 1984 at about 8:15 pm local time, a Cessna A150K, registered N8334M, was substantially damaged in an accident near Chico, California. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. 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 6, 1984 · about 8:15 pm local time
- Place
- Chico, California · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna A150K · all A150Ks on the register
- Registration
- N8334M · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 7 MI FROM ITS DESTINATION, THE ENG LOST POWER & THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND ON AN ACCESS ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT WING HIT THE TOP OF A FENCE & THE ACFT VEERED LEFT. THE NOSEWHEEL THEN STRUCK A CURB & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. ABOUT 11 GAL OF FUEL WAS REMAINING IN THE ACFT. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED OPERATION OF THE ENG.
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: 155 hours in all; 51 in this make and model; 25 in the last 90 days; 90 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,984 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, November 15, 1983; 56 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: SQL San Carlos CA at 5:30 pm
- Destination: CIC Chico CA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 300° at 16 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 12:15 pm
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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