2 fatal · CESSNA 150J · 2008-04-18 · Sonora, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08FA115
Event ID
20080425X00550
Type
Accident
Date
2008-04-18
Location
Sonora, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.056388, -119.900833
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150J
Registration
N60760
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude.