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January 4, 1997 · Cessna 150K · N5935G

Helena, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Helena, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N5935G
Operator
Butte Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA97LA042

The pilot reported that the flight was cleared for landing on runway 27. The flare was a little high, however, the pilot continued the landing and touched down without difficulty. The pilot stated that during the landing roll-out, she remembered that she needed to complete a touch-and-go requirement and applied power to go-around. The pilot stated that the airplane began to veer to the left and she tried to correct with right rudder control. The pilot was unable to regain directional control and the airplane continued off the left side of the runway and collided with a snow bank.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On January 4, 1997, at 1058 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150K, N5935G, operated by Butte Aviation as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, collided with a snow bank during a touch-and-go landing at the Helena Airport, Helena, Montana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight had originated from Butte, Montana, approximately 45 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement, the student pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to complete the last cross-country flight requirement before the private pilot check ride. The pilot stated that she was cleared to land on runway 27. The pilot stated that the flare for touch down was high, however, the landing was continued without difficulty. After the airplane touched down and was on the roll out, the pilot remembered that she needed to complete a touch-and-go requirement. The pilot stated that she applied power to go-around and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot tried to correct with right rudder control, however, the pilot was unable to regain control and the airplane continued to the left side of the runway and collided with a snow bank.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:58 MST
Nearest AirportHelena Regional (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN5935G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorButte Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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