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July 2, 1995 · Cessna 150L · N28445

Holly Ridge, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Holly Ridge, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N28445
Operator
Daniel J Lynch
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA130

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING A LOW APPROACH TO A CLOSED MILITARY OUTLYING FIELD, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TREE WITH THE WING. HIS ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED BY THE PASSENGER WHO HAD BECOME AIRSICK. FOLLOWING THE COLLISION, THE AIRPLANE RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRFIELD AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 1995, at 1345 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N28445, collided with a tree during a low approach into the OLF Camp Davis Navy airfield, near Holly Ridge, North Carolina. There were no injuries to the private pilot nor his passenger, and the aircraft was substantially damaged. The aircraft was operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed for the local, personal flight. The flight originated at Jacksonville, North Carolina at 1230 on the same day. The pilot reported that while making approaches at OLF Camp Davis, a closed outlying Navy airfield, his passenger became air sick and began to throw up out the window. The pilot stated that while he was distracted with the passenger's condition, the airplane clipped a tree with the wing.The pilot flew directly back to the Jacksonville Airport and landed the aircraft. There was substantial structural damage to the aircraft wing. A report of the accident on NTSB Form 6120.1/2 was not provided by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportOlf Camp Davis (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN28445
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaniel J Lynch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data