# NTSB Accident ATL90FA017
> **CESSNA 150M** · 1989-10-29 · CARROLLTON, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL90FA017
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29524
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-29
- **Location:** CARROLLTON, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.569847, -81.089599
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 150M
- **Registration:** N66538
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING, WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S APPARENT DESIRE TO SHOW OFF, AND THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH HE CHOSE TO PERFORM THE MANEUVER.

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