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December 29, 1995 · Cessna 150L · N1246Q
Quartzite, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Quartzite, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1246Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA088
The pilot reported that during a landing, the airplane touched down short of the dirt runway and struck a log, which broke the nose wheel axle. The airplane subsequently ground looped and came to rest beside the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.
Full Narrative
On December 29, 1995, at 1000 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 150L, N1246Q, landed short of the runway at Quartzite, Arizona, and struck a log. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated at Quartzite on the day of the accident at 0930 as a local area personal flight. In his written statement, the pilot reported that he touched down short of the dirt runway and struck a log, which broke the nose wheel axle. The aircraft subsequently ground looped off the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MST
Nearest AirportQuartzite Airstrip (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1246Q
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 70 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT