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August 16, 1999 · Cessna 150G · N4061J

Lambertville, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lambertville, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N4061J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA299

The airplane nosed over during a precautionary landing to runway 27. In his written statement, the pilot said that he failed to remove the aileron gust lock that was installed between the right aileron and flap. The pilot stated that he noticed that the gust lock was still installed when he made his first left turn after takeoff. The pilot said that he was able to make shallow turns and that on final approach, he, '...thru habit...', started to extend the flaps at which time the aircraft '... veered left in spite of reversing the flaps.' The pilot stated that he then was able to level the wings of the airplane but the '...nose wheel sank in the soft ground and the plane went over on its back.' The pilot did not report any preexisting mechanical discrepancies with respect to the accident airplane. The airplane came to rest in the soft farm field adjacent to the runway. A postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed no anomalies that could be associated with a preexisting condition.

NTSB Probable Cause

the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to remove the aileron gust lock before flight. Factors to the accident were the soft terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the nose gear.

Full Narrative

On August 16, 1999, at 1345 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150G, N4061J, owned and piloted by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage during a precautionary landing to runway 27 (5,013 feet by 50 feet, dry asphalt) at the Toledo Suburban Airport, Lambertville, Michigan. The flight was operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported minor injuries. The personal flight originated at 1340 and was en route to the Ranchport Airport, Stony Ridge, Ohio. In his written statement, the pilot said that he failed to remove the aileron gust lock that was installed on the right aileron. The pilot stated that he noticed that the gust lock was still installed when he made his first left turn after takeoff. The pilot said that he was able to make shallow turns and that on final approach, he, "...thru habit...", started to extend the flaps at which time the aircraft "... veered left in spite of reversing the flaps." The pilot stated that he then was able to level the wings of the airplane, but the "...nose wheel sank in the soft ground and the plane went over on its back." The pilot did not report any preexisting mechanical discrepancies with respect to the accident airplane. The airplane came to rest in the soft farm field adjacent to runway 27. A postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed no anomalies that could be associated with a preexisting condition.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest AirportToledo Suburban Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5013 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN4061J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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