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June 1, 1997 · Cessna 150 · N22935

Elkton, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elkton, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N22935
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC97LA102

The private pilot departed on a local flight. While over flying his farm, he decided to land on the farm's 1,600 foot grass strip. The pilot stated the wind sock was pointing straight down the runway and he executed a soft field landing. Immediately after the main gear touched down, the airplane began to veer right. The right wing struck trees, and bent upward. The airplane spun around 180 degrees, and was thrown backward. The left wing also impacted trees. The pilot reported that the right brake had grabbed after landing, which caused the airplane to veer into the trees. Examination of the aircraft on site, could not confirm that the right brake had grabbed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane veering right, and striking trees.

Full Narrative

On June 1, 1997, about 1600 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150, N22935, was substantially damaged during landing to a private grass strip in Elkton, Maryland. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he departed on a local flight from Summit Airport, Middletown, Delaware. While over flying his farm, he decided to land on the farm's 1,600 foot grass strip. The pilot stated the wind sock was pointing straight down the runway, and he executed a soft field landing with the stall warning horn being heard intermittently. Immediately after the main gear touched down, the airplane began to veer right. The right wing struck trees, and bent upward. The airplane spun around 180 degrees, and was thrown backward. The left wing also impacted trees. The pilot reported that the right brake had grabbed after landing, which caused the airplane to veer into the trees. Examination of the brake system by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector could not confirm that the right brake had grabbed. It was noted that 72.2 hours had elapsed since the brake discs had been replaced with new discs on October 1, 1995.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway8
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN22935
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O200-A · Reciprocating · 100

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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