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March 25, 1990 · Cessna 150M · N66258
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N66258
Operator
Rowe Richard D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA104
THE PLT MADE AN APCH TO LAND ON RWY 21 WITH WINDS FROM THE WNW AT ABOUT 10 KTS. HE STATED A X-WIND WAS BLOWING OVER A LAKE & SOME TREES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE RWY. DURING THE FLARE, THE ACFT ENCTRD TURBULENCE & THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE PLANE. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT 'SPUN AND CARTWHEELED OFF' THE RWY, THEN CAME TO REST ABOUT 250 FT FROM THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RWY.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS (WINDSHEAR, CROSSWIND & TURBULENCE) WERE RELATED FACTORS.
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THE PLT MADE AN APCH TO LAND ON RWY 21 WITH WINDS FROM THE WNW AT ABOUT 10 KTS. HE STATED A X-WIND WAS BLOWING OVER A LAKE & SOME TREES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE RWY. DURING THE FLARE, THE ACFT ENCTRD TURBULENCE & THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE PLANE. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT 'SPUN AND CARTWHEELED OFF' THE RWY, THEN CAME TO REST ABOUT 250 FT FROM THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportEagle Creek Airpark (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN66258
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRowe Richard D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 11 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:54