CESSNA 150
Bishop, CA — October 11, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 11, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA012 |
| Event ID | 20201012102128 |
| Location | Bishop, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.34090, -118.35710 |
| Airport | Bishop |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.