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May 2, 1994 · Cessna 150K · N150S

Chehalis, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chehalis, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N150S
Operator
Keiper David L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA114

DURING THE LANDING ROLL WITH A 90 DEGREE CROSSWIND, A GUST OF WIND FROM THE RIGHT LIFTED THE RIGHT WING AND PUSHED THE TAIL TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT TRIED TO CORRECT WITH LEFT RUDDER AND APPLIED FULL THROTTLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO BECOME AIRBORNE. THE AIRPLANE TRAVELLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL CHRISTMAS TREES BEFORE COMING TO REST INVERTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: CROSSWIND.

Full Narrative

On May 1, 1994, at 2015 Pacific daylight time, the pilot of a tailwheel equipped Cessna 150K, N150S, lost control of the airplane during the landing roll at Chehalis, Washington. The airplane exited the runway and collided with trees. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot was not injured. The pilot reported that he was practicing touch and go landings with a 90 degree crosswind. During the landing roll, the pilot stated that a gust of wind from the right lifted the right wing and pushed the tail to the left. The pilot applied left rudder control, however, the airplane did not react. The airplane veered to the right, and the pilot stated that "...in my haste to save the airplane, I pushed in full throttle to try and get the aircraft flying again and straighten out." The airplane travelled off the side of the runway and collided with several Christmas trees near the runway before coming to rest inverted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 PDT
Nearest AirportChehalis-Centralia (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN150S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKeiper David L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind260° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data