Accident Details
On April 7, 2012, at approximately 1430 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150H, registration N6616S, impacted trees and came to rest inverted near Crest Airpark in Kent, Washington. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The airplane experienced substantial damage.
The airplane was registered to an individual and operated by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Sanderson Field Airport in Shelton, Washington.
Witness Account
A local witness reported hearing an unusual noise that drew attention to the airplane. The witness observed the airplane flying approximately 20 feet above the ground in a 90-degree, right-wing low attitude when it collided with a tree. The airplane subsequently came to rest inverted alongside a street in a residential neighborhood. The witness responded to the accident site and noted there was no fuel leaking from the airplane and no fire.
Postaccident Examination
During the postaccident examination, the engine was prepared for an engine run using a header tank. The engine started and operated at 1,800 rpm for several minutes before being shut down. The examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Additional Information
The uncontrolled airstrip at Crest Airpark was adjacent to the street, and the airplane came to rest mid-field of the airport. The nearest weather reporting facility was Seattle-Tacoma Airport, approximately 11 nautical miles northwest of the accident site. At 1453, the wind was reported from 340 degrees at 13 knots.