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October 2, 1994 · Cessna 150L · N16191

Booker, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Booker, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N16191
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA005

THE PILOT MADE TWO ATTEMPTS TO LAND ON A DARK NIGHT TO AN UNLIGHTED GRASS STRIP. ON HIS THIRD ATTEMPT HE ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO SINK TOO LOW AND SLOW. A PASSENGER WARNED THE PILOT TO 'GET IT UP' AND THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER; HOWEVER, IT STRUCK A FENCE. FOLLOWING THE FENCE STRIKE THE PILOT PULLED OFF POWER AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN, COMING TO REST 30 YARDS FROM THE FENCE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH AN OBJECT. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR THE LACK OF LIGHTS.

Full Narrative

On October 1, 1994, at 2040 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N16191, was substantially damaged during landing near Booker, Texas. The airplane, flown by a commercial pilot, was on a personal flight from Dodge City, Kansas. No flight plan was filed and dark night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and one passenger were uninjured. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot made two previous attempts to land on the unlighted grass strip and executed two go-arounds. He further reported that on the third attempt to land he allowed the aircraft to "settle lower and slower than planned." The passenger stated "get it up" and the pilot applied "full power to climb." The pilot reported that immediately following the addition of power he "heard and felt a crunch." The pilot reduced power following the crunching sound and the aircraft struck the ground. After the pilot and his passenger exited the aircraft they discovered that the aircraft had struck a fence causing damage to the firewall and landing gear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 CDT
Nearest AirportFigi Ranch (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length1900 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN16191
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind170° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:04
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data