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October 18, 1992 · Cessna 150 · N19402
Princeton, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Princeton, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N19402
Operator
John Chang Partnership
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA022
ON FINAL APPROACH THE PILOT SAID HE HELD A HIGHER THEN NORMAL SPEED BECAUSE OF A 10 TO 15 KNOT CROSSWIND FROM THE LEFT. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT, STRUCK A WALL AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FAA SAID, '...THE GROUND TRACK SHOWED NO ATTEMPT TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION...'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, IMPACTING WITH A WALL AND SUBSEQUENTLY CAUGHT FIRE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT IMPROPERLY COMPENSATED FOR A CROSSWIND.
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ON FINAL APPROACH THE PILOT SAID HE HELD A HIGHER THEN NORMAL SPEED BECAUSE OF A 10 TO 15 KNOT CROSSWIND FROM THE LEFT. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT, STRUCK A WALL AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FAA SAID, '...THE GROUND TRACK SHOWED NO ATTEMPT TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION...'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:06 EDT
Nearest AirportPrinceton (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3098 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN19402
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Chang Partnership
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind220° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO