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October 13, 1999 · Cessna 150F · N7941F

East Troy, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
East Troy, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N7941F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA008

The pilot completed two full stop solo landings on runway 26 and aborted the third. He realized the winds had '...picked up somewhat with occasional gusts on the third approach.' He stated about his last approach that 'at flare/touchdown a gust caused the aircraft to become airborne and turn to the left.' The pilot said he applied power to attempt a go around and the 'airplane continued [its] left turn, [and] then began descending.' He said the left main landing gear contacted the ground, which caused the aircraft to ground loop and the 'aircraft came to rest facing north in the center of the grass runway 18/36.' The pilot listed damage to the nose gear, right main landing gear, propeller, engine mount, both outboard wing tips, and horizontal stabilizer. An on-scene examination of the accident airplane did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. Wind at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin was 340 degrees at 13 knots gusts to 20 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered. A finding was the pilot atempted a go-around.

Full Narrative

On October 13, 1999, at 0820 central daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N7941F, piloted by a student pilot, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain during a go around from runway 26 (3,900 feet X 75 feet, dry/asphalt) at East Troy Municipal Airport, East Troy, Wisconsin. The local solo instructional flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot sustained no injuries. The flight originated from East Troy Municipal Airport at 0735. The pilot was performing crosswind takeoffs and landings at the time of the accident. In his written statement, the pilot said that he checked weather and preflighted the airplane at 0715. He stated that he departed runway 26 to practice crosswind takeoffs and landings. He said that he completed two full stop landings. The pilot stated that he aborted the third and that he realized the winds had "...picked up somewhat with occasional gusts on the third approach." He said about his last approach that "...everything appeared normal on crossing [the] threshold of runway 26." He stated, "at flare/touchdown a gust caused the aircraft to become airborne and turn to the left." The pilot said that he applied power to attempt a go around. He stated that the "aircraft continued [its] left turn, [and] then began descending." He said that the left main landing gear contacted the ground, which caused the aircraft to ground loop. The pilot stated the, "aircraft came to rest facing north in the center of the grass runway 18/36." The pilot listed the nose gear, right main landing gear, propeller, engine mount, both outboard wing tips, and horizontal stabilizer as airplane damage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector performed an on-scene examination of the accident airplane. The examination did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. The student reported to the inspector that the airplane was operating normally. At 0756, the General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin weather observation was: Wind 350 degrees at 9 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; sky condition broken 2,200 feet overcast 4,900 feet; temperature 12 degrees C; dew point 7 degrees C; altimeter 29.86 inches of mercury. At 0856, the General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin weather observation was: Wind 340 degrees at 13 knots gusts to 20 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; sky condition overcast 2,400 feet; temperature 11 degrees C; dew point 6 degrees C; altimeter 29.88 inches of mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 CDT
Nearest AirportEast Troy Municipal (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN7941F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 42 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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