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November 28, 1992 · Cessna 150L · N18528
Waldron, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Waldron, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N18528
Operator
Sst Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93FA042
THE AIRPLANE OWNER TOOK A FRIEND FOR A FIRST FLIGHT IN A SMALL AIRPLANE. AFTER AN EXCURSION IN THE LOCAL AREA, THE PILOT RETURNED TO HOME FIELD. THE AIRPORT MANAGER SAW THE AIRPLANE PASS LOW OVER THE RUNWAY AND CLIMB OUT STEEPLY. THE AIRPLANE WAS FOUND ONE MILE FROM THE AIRPORT IN A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO A DOWNWIND LEG FOR THE PATTERN. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND HEADING OPPOSITE THE DOWNWIND LEG, 45 DEGREES NOSE DOWN WITH LEFT ROTATION. NO MATERIAL FAILURE/MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE OWNER TOOK A FRIEND FOR A FIRST FLIGHT IN A SMALL AIRPLANE. AFTER AN EXCURSION IN THE LOCAL AREA, THE PILOT RETURNED TO HOME FIELD. THE AIRPORT MANAGER SAW THE AIRPLANE PASS LOW OVER THE RUNWAY AND CLIMB OUT STEEPLY. THE AIRPLANE WAS FOUND ONE MILE FROM THE AIRPORT IN A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO A DOWNWIND LEG FOR THE PATTERN. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND HEADING OPPOSITE THE DOWNWIND LEG, 45 DEGREES NOSE DOWN WITH LEFT ROTATION. NO MATERIAL FAILURE/MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 CST
Nearest AirportNoah'S Ark (1nm SW)
Runway15
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN18528
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSst Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC