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April 3, 1991 · Cessna 150 · N2204J
Decatur, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Decatur, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N2204J
Operator
Johnson Patrick R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA059
DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A LANDING WITH CROSSWIND. DURING THE LANDING FLARE THE STUDENT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT BEGAN TO EXIT THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING BY ADDING FULL POWER AND CARBURETOR HEAT. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TOUCHED DOWN AND THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED. DURING THE RECOVERY, THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE; HOWEVER, THE STUDENT PILOT WOULD NOT YIELD THE CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED TREES NEXT TO THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND THE STUDENT'S FAILURE TO RELINGUISH CONTROLS.
Full Narrative
DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A LANDING WITH CROSSWIND. DURING THE LANDING FLARE THE STUDENT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT BEGAN TO EXIT THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING BY ADDING FULL POWER AND CARBURETOR HEAT. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TOUCHED DOWN AND THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED. DURING THE RECOVERY, THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE; HOWEVER, THE STUDENT PILOT WOULD NOT YIELD THE CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED TREES NEXT TO THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 CST
Nearest AirportDECATUR (2nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2550 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN2204J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohnson Patrick R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO