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October 2, 1997 · Cessna 150M · N63235

Georgetown, DE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1997
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Georgetown, DE
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N63235
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC98LA002

The airplane bounced during landing touchdown on Runway 31. The student pilot initiated a go-around with minimal airspeed, deflecting the control wheel aft. The airplane entered a departure stall extremely close to the ground, and the CFI attempted a recovery immediately. The CFI assured the throttle was full forward, and the airplane continued in its stalled attitude to the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

On October 2, 1997 about 1230 Eastern Daylight Time, N63235, a Cessna 150M, was substantially damaged during landing at Sussex County Airport (GED), Georgetown, Delaware. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and the student pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The instructional flight originated in Dover, Delaware, and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the CFI, the airplane bounced during landing touchdown on Runway 31. The student pilot then "initiated a go-around with minimal airspeed," deflecting the control wheel aft. The CFI stated that the airplane entered a "departure stall extremely close to the ground," and attempted a recovery immediately. The CFI assured the throttle was full forward and "the airplane continued in its stalled state to the ground." According to the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector who examined the accident site, the airplane struck the ground in a nose-down attitude off the left side of the runway. The Inspector reported that the instructor and student pilot had 700 and 20 hours of total time, respectively.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSussex County Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length2330 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN63235
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data