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July 17, 1998 · Cessna 150M · N704YG

Niceville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Niceville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704YG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL98LA098

According to the pilot, after an uneventful banner towing flight, he turned final approach, released the banner in tow, reduced power on the aircraft, full flaps were implemented and the airspeed was decreased to 60 KIAS. He said a tailwind decreased the lift of the aircraft causing firm impact with the ground, high ground speed and 'hydroplaning' on the wet grass surface. The aircraft overran the end of the runway and collided with two trees located at the south end of the airstrip.

NTSB Probable Cause

Proper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass.

Full Narrative

On July 17, 1998, at 1540 central daylight time a Cessna 150M, N704YG, owned/operated by Walker Aviation Services, collided between two trees after landing at Ruckel Airstrip in Niceville, Florida. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local banner towing flight. The pilot and sole occupant received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from the private airstrip at 1415 central daylight time. According to the pilot, after an uneventful banner towing flight and return to Ruckel Airstrip, he turned final approach, released the banner in tow, reduced power on the aircraft, full flaps were implemented and the airspeed was decreased to 60 KIAS. According to the pilot, a tailwind decreased the lift of the aircraft causing firm impact with the ground, high ground speed and "hydroplaning" on the wet grass surface. The aircraft overran the end of the runway and collided with two trees located at the south end of the airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 CDT
Nearest AirportRUCKEL (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704YG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data