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November 6, 1998 · Cessna 150 · N330JC

Winnsboro, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winnsboro, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N330JC
Operator
Vincint Kasyjanski
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL99LA022

The student pilot reported that the supervised solo flight departed and proceeded to the local training area. After approximately 40 minutes of flight the student pilot returned to the airport where he started a series of touch and go landing. According to the student pilot, on the second touch and go landing he reportedly observed several dogs near the active runway. Believing that he would hit the dogs on the runway, the student applied engine power, and pulled back quickly on the flight controls. The airplane settled on the runway and bounced. According to the Fixed Base Operator, the airplane porpoise on the accident landing and the nose wheel collided with the ground. The FBO commented that the pilot made a 'bad landing.' The FBO stated that two other pilots also observed the landing and made similar comments concerning the landing. They also reported that there were no dogs observed on or near the runway when the accident occurred. During the subsequent examination of the airplane, major structural damage was discovered to the nose wheel assembly. The student pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in overload damage to the nose wheel assembly.

Full Narrative

On November 6, 1998, at 1645 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150L, N330JC, operated by a private individual, collided with the ground, according to the operator, at the Fairfield County Airport, in Winnsboro, South Carolina. The instructional flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. A review of weather data from the nearest weather reporting facility disclosed that visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial structural damage. The student pilot was not injured. The flight initially departed Winnsboro, South Carolina, at 1600. The student pilot reported that the supervised solo flight departed and proceeded to the local training area. After approximately 40 minutes of flight the student pilot returned to the airport where he started a series of touch and go landings. According to the student pilot, on the second touch and go approach he reportedly observed several dogs near the active runway. Believing that he would hit the dogs on the runway, the student applied engine power a pulled back quickly on the flight controls. The airplane settled on the runway and bounced. The pilot continued the climb attitude and established a left-hand traffic for another landing. According to the Fixed Base Operator, the airplane porpoise on the accident landing and the nose wheel collided with the ground. The FBO commented that the pilot made a "bad landing." The FBO stated that two other pilots also observed the landing and made similar comments concerning the landing. They also reported that there were no dogs observed on or near the runway when the accident occurred. During the subsequent examination of the airplane, major structural damage was discovered to the nose wheel assembly. The student pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EST
Nearest AirportFairfield County Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN330JC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVincint Kasyjanski
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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