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September 11, 1991 · Cessna 150L · N19083
Collinsville, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Collinsville, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N19083
Operator
William H Griffin
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW91LA160
THE PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO MANEUVERS AT THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED TO LAND WITH FULL FLAPS AND THEN TAKE OFF. DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRPLANE'S WINGS APPEARED TO WOBBLE BEFORE THE NOSE DROPPED AND IT ROLLED TO THE LEFT IN A DESCENT. IT IMPACTED INTO A RESIDENCE'S YARD NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT/OWNER DIED AT THE HOSPITAL. THE EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THE FLAPS WERE SET BETWEEN 15 AND 20 DEGREES AT IMPACT. NO MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE NOTED TO THE AIRPLANE OR ITS ENGINE. THE PILOT'S FAA MEDICAL HAD BEEN DENIED IN 1985.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INADVERTENT STALL BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR WAS THE IMPROPER DEPARTURE FLAP SETTING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO MANEUVERS AT THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED TO LAND WITH FULL FLAPS AND THEN TAKE OFF. DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRPLANE'S WINGS APPEARED TO WOBBLE BEFORE THE NOSE DROPPED AND IT ROLLED TO THE LEFT IN A DESCENT. IT IMPACTED INTO A RESIDENCE'S YARD NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT/OWNER DIED AT THE HOSPITAL. THE EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THE FLAPS WERE SET BETWEEN 15 AND 20 DEGREES AT IMPACT. NO MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE NOTED TO THE AIRPLANE OR ITS ENGINE. THE PILOT'S FAA MEDICAL HAD BEEN DENIED IN 1985.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:28 CDT
Nearest AirportSand Ridge (Private) (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN19083
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWilliam H Griffin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT