# NTSB Accident ANC96FA059
> **Cessna 150** · 1996-04-28 · PALMER, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC96FA059
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05490
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-28
- **Location:** PALMER, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.619445, -148.979782
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 150
- **Registration:** N8115U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the airplane's magneto ignition system, and the pilot's failure to have an annual inspection performed.  Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience and inadequate in-flight planning and decision.

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