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June 13, 1998 · Cessna 150F · N3596L

Gregory, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Gregory, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N3596L
Operator
Boyt D Young
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA199

The pilot attempted to land on a private airport. There were no witnesses; however the pilot's brother discovered the airplane impacted on the approach end of the runway. The pilot received serious injuries and does not recall the events of the accident. An examination of the airplane subsequent to the accident revealed no pre-accident anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane during landing.

Full Narrative

On June 13, 1998, at 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N3596L, sustained substantial damage on impact with the terrain while landing at a private airport near Dallas, South Dakota. The student pilot received serious injuries.. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was on file. The personal flight was operating under provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated in Gregory, South Dakota, at 1100. There were no witnesses to the accident. The airplane was located by the pilot's brother on the approach end of the runway. The pilot sustained injuries and does not recall the events at the time of the accident. Federal Aviation Administration officials stated that the pilot's student certificate was expired at the time of the accident and the most recent annual inspection of the airplane was February 22, 1997. An examination of the airplane revealed no pre-accident anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN3596L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBoyt D Young
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data