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May 5, 1991 · Cessna 150J · N60544
Cypress, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cypress, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N60544
Operator
Wings of Houston
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA073
WHILE ON SHORT FINAL THE AIRPLANE WAS ALLOWED TO DRIFT LEFT OF CENTERLINE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. AT APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET, THE SAFETY PILOT IN THE RIGHT SEAT ANNOUNCED THAT HE WAS ASSUMING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE PIC RELINQUISHED CONTROL OF THE SAFETY PILOT. FULL POWER WAS APPLIED IN AN ATTEMPT TO GO-AROUND. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AND THE INADVERTENT STALL EXPERIENCED BY THE PILOT RATED PASSENGER. A FACTOR WAS THE PIC'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON SHORT FINAL THE AIRPLANE WAS ALLOWED TO DRIFT LEFT OF CENTERLINE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. AT APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET, THE SAFETY PILOT IN THE RIGHT SEAT ANNOUNCED THAT HE WAS ASSUMING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE PIC RELINQUISHED CONTROL OF THE SAFETY PILOT. FULL POWER WAS APPLIED IN AN ATTEMPT TO GO-AROUND. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMAY (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN60544
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWings of Houston
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 20 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:24
Weather SourceWFAC