Cessna 150G accident near Ilwaco, Washington, January 13, 2002
On January 13, 2002 at about 7:58 pm local time, a Cessna 150G, registered N2669J, was destroyed in an accident near Ilwaco, Washington (Port Of Ilwaco Airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 13, 2002 · about 7:58 pm local time
- Place
- Ilwaco, Washington · Port Of Ilwaco Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150G · all 150Gs on the register
- Registration
- N2669J · no longer on the register · serial 150-65669
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
Witnesses reported that after landing, the pilot back-taxied to the approach end of the runway and initiated a takeoff to the west. Shortly after takeoff, witnesses reported hearing what they described as a rough running engine. During this event, witnesses reported observing the airplane in a left turn. After entering the turn to the left, the airplane's bank angle increased sharply and the airplane nosed over just before impacting terrain. The weather observation for the area at the approximate time of the accident indicated that the temperature was 7 degrees Celsius and the dew point was 4 degrees Celsius. According to the FAA Carburetor Icing Probability Chart, these combinations of temperature and dew point present a hazard of serious icing at cruise and glide power settings. Post accident examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of a pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction.
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
Dual student
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 25 hours in all; 25 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 6,128 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, December 1, 2001; 28 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: 7W1 Ilwaco WA at 7:48 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 28, 2,070 ft by 50 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 5,000 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 45°F (7°C), dew point 39°F (4°C)
- Altimeter: 30.37 inHg
- Observation at 7:55 pm from AST, 11 miles away
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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