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December 26, 1992 · Cessna 150 · N63394
Oakland, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oakland, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N63394
Operator
Alameda Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA078
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS CONDUCTING TOUCH AND GO TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A CROSSWIND IN WHICH HE 'COUNTERED WITH A SLIGHT BANK ANGLE.' HE ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO YAW COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND HE TRIED TO CORRECT WITH RUDDER, APPLIED FULL POWER TO TAKE OFF, AND PULLED BACK ON THE YOKE. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE GROUND NOSE FIRST, AT WHICH POINT THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET SOUTH OF THE RUNWAY. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 070 DEGREES AT 5 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
1) THE PILOTS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WINDS DURING THE LANDING SEQUENCE, 2) THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT,AND 3) THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING PHASE WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS CONDUCTING TOUCH AND GO TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A CROSSWIND IN WHICH HE 'COUNTERED WITH A SLIGHT BANK ANGLE.' HE ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO YAW COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND HE TRIED TO CORRECT WITH RUDDER, APPLIED FULL POWER TO TAKE OFF, AND PULLED BACK ON THE YOKE. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE GROUND NOSE FIRST, AT WHICH POINT THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET SOUTH OF THE RUNWAY. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 070 DEGREES AT 5 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest AirportMetro. Oakland Intl. (1nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length6212 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN63394
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlameda Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:31
Weather SourceWFAC