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February 1, 1997 · Cessna 150G · N4655X
Dowagiac, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dowagiac, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N4655X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI97LA064
The student pilot was conducting solo touch-and-go landings. While in the transition from a landing to takeoff, directional control was lost. The pilot attempted to continue the takeoff; however, the landing gear contacted a snowbank and the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the snowbank.
Full Narrative
On February 1, 1997, at 1635 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150G, N4655X, sustained substantial damage during a nose over during takeoff on runway 27 (4700' x 100' dry/asphalt) at Dowagiac, Michigan. The solo student pilot was conducting touch and go landings when the airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a snowbank. The pilot reported no injuries. The local 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight originated about 1510. The student pilot said that during the transition from a landing to takeoff, the airplane "veered" left. He said he then attempted a "soft field" takeoff, in an attempt to get the airplane airborne; however, the landing gear contacted a snowbank and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 EST
Nearest AirportDowagiac Municipal (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN4655X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:42
Weather SourceWFAC