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June 28, 1997 · Cessna 150F · N6634F

Casa Grande, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N6634F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX97LA256

The pilot reported that she made a normal landing on the runway and that the winds were calm. She said that during the landing the airplane swerved to the right. She attempted to correct the swerve, but with no success. The airplane exited the runway and struck a drainage ditch on the side of the runway. Rudder control continuity was established at the accident site. Detailed examination of the aircraft disclosed no preimpact damage or malfunctions on the landing gear, brakes, or nose gear. The student pilot had logged over 49 hours of dual instruction with 6 hours of flight time with the instructor who had approved her solo flights.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On June 28, 1997, at 0700 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 150F, N6634F, collided with a ditch following an on-ground loss of control while landing at Casa Grande, Arizona. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the student pilot was not injured. The aircraft was operated by the pilot as a instructional flight under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The flight originated in Yuma, Arizona, at an undetermined time. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The student pilot was conducting her second supervised solo instructional flight when the accident occurred. The student pilot stated in her report that she set the aircraft down easy and straight on the runway. After it was on the ground, the aircraft "broke hard right," so she held the left rudder in to compensate with no success. She then said she tried to "clean up the plane" but it went out of control and ended up in a gully. The FAA Airworthiness Inspector who examined the aircraft after the accident stated that he was able to establish rudder continuity. Additionally, he did not find any preimpact damage to the landing gear, brakes, or nose landing gear. He did report that he found the stall warning system placarded inoperative. According to the student pilot's logbook entries, she had logged over 49 hours of dual instruction with 6 hours of flight time with the instructor who approved her solo flights.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MST
Nearest AirportCasa Grande (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN6634F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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