Accident Overview
On March 4, 2025, at 1555 Pacific standard time, a Cessna A150L, registration N6167F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Renslow, Washington. The single pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
Flight Details
A friend of the pilot reported that the pilot had departed Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field (YKM), Yakima, Washington, about 1531 local, with an intended destination of Riverview Airpark (91WT), Chelan, Washington. An FAA alert notice (ALNOT) was issued at YKM, following a report from the friend that the pilot had not arrived at their intended destination. Wreckage was located the following morning in remote mountainous terrain by energy company personnel.
Witness Report
A witness, who was hiking in the area of the accident site, reported hearing a loud noise that caught their attention. The witness did not observe the accident airplane but noted that a thunderstorm and gusting winds were present in the area around the time of the accident.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane impacted snow-covered terrain about 6 miles northeast of Renslow, Washington, near a wind and solar farm facility. The initial point of impact was an area of disturbed dirt and snow, about 12 feet wide and 35 feet in length. Wreckage debris, consisting of the propeller, plexiglass, metal fragments, and the left main wheel, extended about 354 feet to the main wreckage on a magnetic heading of about 164°. The main wreckage came to rest inverted on a magnetic heading of about 197°. All major structural components of the airplane were located within the debris path.
Recovery
The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.