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January 27, 1993 · Cessna 150L · N5414Q

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N5414Q
Operator
Raven Air Parts
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA076

DURING A CROSSWIND LANDING THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. FOLLOWING THE TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND RAN OFF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND

Full Narrative

On January 27, 1993, at approximately 1715 central standard time, a Cessna 150L, N5414Q, was substantially damaged during landing at Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas. The student pilot was not injured. Weather for the 14 CFR Part 91 flight was visual meteorological conditions. The airplane was owned by Raven Air Parts Incorporated of Azle, Texas. During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated he was attempting to land following a series of touch and go landings. The pilot further reported that during the landing to runway 16R, with a 11 knot crosswind from 180 degrees, he lost control after he touched down on the right main gear only. Witnesses reported that the airplane touched down on the right main gear, spun to the right, and ran off the runway. An inspection of the airplane revealed that damage was sustained to the nose landing gear, both wings, and the engine area. Following the on scene inspection by the FAA inspector the airplane was released to the operator.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CST
Nearest AirportMeacham Field (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN5414Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaven Air Parts
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 21 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data