Cessna 150J and Yakovlev 50 accident near Epping Essex, Rs, April 19, 2000
On April 19, 2000, 2 aircraft, Cessna 150J (GINGR) and Yakovlev 50 (N02030), were involved in the same accident near Epping Essex. 3 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 19, 2000
- Place
- Epping Essex, Serbia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Cessna 150J · all 150Js on the register
- Registration
- GINGR · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
- Aircraft 2
- Yakovlev 50
- Registration
- N02030 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record for the Cessna 150J from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: EGSX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 180° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 59°F (15°C), dew point 37°F (3°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 4:20 pm from EGS
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
The factual record for the Yakovlev 50 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: EGMJ Little Gransden OF
- Destination: EGSX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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