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May 7, 1997 · Cessna 150F · N8093F
Plains, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plains, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8093F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA97LA101
The pilot stated that he encountered gusting crosswind conditions during a landing in a Cessna 150 with a tailwheel conversion. The pilot could not maintain directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and the right wing contacted terrain. The right wing, right lift strut and fuselage were substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts and crosswinds.
Full Narrative
On May 7, 1997, at 1010 mountain daylight time, N8093F, a Cessna 150F with a tail wheel conversion, operated by the owner/pilot, ground looped during landing rollout in Plains, Montana, and was substantially damaged. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspector from Helena, Montana, the pilot encountered gusting wind conditions during a landing on runway 30 at the Plains Airport. The airplane ground looped and the right wing contacted terrain. The right wing, right lift strut and fuselage were substantially damaged. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 MDT
Nearest AirportPLAINS (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3060 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8093F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind213° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC