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November 2, 1992 · Cessna 150F · N8199S
Vernon, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Vernon, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8199S
Operator
Latimer Lawrence
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA028
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT THE UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT WHEN THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO PORPOISE AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS LOST. HE ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING AND RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCING BY ADDING FULL POWER. THE AIRPLANE WAS SEEN BY EYEWITNESSES TO LEAVE THE RUNWAY SURFACE AND DRIFT LEFT IN A NOSE HIGH, RIGHT BANK ATTITUDE FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS AND THEN THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STRUCK A BUTANE TANK AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED TO IMPACT THE TERRAIN. THE FAA INSPECTOR DID NOT REPORT FINDING ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE STALL/MUSH.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT THE UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT WHEN THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO PORPOISE AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS LOST. HE ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING AND RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCING BY ADDING FULL POWER. THE AIRPLANE WAS SEEN BY EYEWITNESSES TO LEAVE THE RUNWAY SURFACE AND DRIFT LEFT IN A NOSE HIGH, RIGHT BANK ATTITUDE FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS AND THEN THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STRUCK A BUTANE TANK AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED TO IMPACT THE TERRAIN. THE FAA INSPECTOR DID NOT REPORT FINDING ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportWilbarger Cty (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8199S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLatimer Lawrence
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT