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October 31, 1998 · Cessna 150F · N6679F

Winter Haven, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N6679F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA021

The student pilot was performing the second landing of his first supervised solo flight. During landing he flared high and the aircraft landed hard. The aircraft bounced into the air, landed hard again, and then ground looped.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and ground loop.

Full Narrative

On October 31, 1998, about 1115 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150F, N6679F, registered to Tom McGee Aircraft, Inc., crashed during landing at Gilbert Field, Winter Haven, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the student-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Winter Haven, Florida, the same day, about 1100. The pilot stated he was performing his first solo flight under the supervision of his flight instructor. He had performed one landing and was making his second landing. As he flared for landing the aircraft ballooned and floated. The left wing then dropped and the aircraft descended and impacted the runway on the left main landing gear. The aircraft then bounced and impacted the runway with the left wing and left main landing gear. The aircraft then spun around and came to rest.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportWinter Haven Municipal (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN6679F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data