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April 9, 1993 · Cessna 150J · N5517G
Waterproof, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waterproof, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N5517G
Operator
Johns Jerry L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA121
THE PILOT REPORTED HE LANDED HOT AND LONG. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED ON THE WET TURF UNTIL IT REACHED A PAVED AREA WHERE IT NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING POINT AND THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS THE WET GRASS STRIP
Full Narrative
On April 9, 1993, at approximately 1810 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 150J, N5517G, was substantially damaged during landing near Waterproof, Louisiana. Weather for the local flight was visual meteorological conditions. The private pilot, who was also the owner, was not injured. During an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that after landing "long and hot" he applied the brakes and the airplane skidded on the wet turf. When the airplane reached the end of the turf strip it struck a paved area with the main landing gear, with the brakes still applied, and the airplane nosed over to the inverted position.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN5517G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohns Jerry L
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 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT