Cessna A150L accident near Renslow, Washington, March 4, 2025
On March 4, 2025 at about 11:55 pm local time, a 1973 Cessna A150L, registered N6167F, was destroyed in an accident during enroute near Renslow, Washington. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed.
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
- March 4, 2025 · about 11:55 pm local time
- Place
- Renslow, Washington · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna A150L, built 1973 · all A150Ls on the register
- Registration
- N6167F · registry record · serial A1500437
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 4, 2025, at 1555 Pacific standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6167F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Renslow, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A friend of the pilot reported that the pilot had departed Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field (YKM), Yakima, Washington, about 1531 local, with an intended destination of Riverview Airpark (91WT), Chelan, Washington. An FAA alert notice (ALNOT) was issued at YKM, following a report from the friend of the pilot that they had not arrived at their intended destination. Wreckage was located the following morning in remote mountainous terrain by energy company personnel. A witness, who was hiking in the area of the accident site reported that they heard a loud noise, which caught their attention, to look around and document the weather conditions at that time. The witness did not observe the accident airplane, however, did note that a thunderstorm and gusting winds were present in the area about the time of the accident. Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane impacted snow covered terrain about 6 miles northeast of Renslow, Washington, near a wind and solar farm facility. The initial point of impact was an area of disturbed dirt and snow, that was about 12 ft wide, and 35 ft in length. Wreckage debris, which consisted of the propeller, plexiglass, metal fragments, and the left main wheel extended about 354 ft to the main wreckage on a magnetic heading of about 164°. The main wreckage came to rest inverted on a magnetic heading of about 197°. All major structural components of the airplane were located within the wreckage debris path. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
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
What happened, in order
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 6,434.5 hours
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: YKM Yakima WA at 4:38 am
- Destination: 91WT Chelan WA
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 300° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 2,900 ft; clear
- Temperature: 48°F (9°C), dew point 34°F (1°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 3:53 pm from KELN, 12 miles away
Weather report (METAR): KELN 042353Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM OVC029 09/01 A3000 RMK AO2 RAE2258 SLP167 P0000 6//// T00890011 10094 20056
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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