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May 31, 1990 · Cessna 195 · N195ES
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N195ES
Operator
Nudson Lawrence E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90FA079
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LANDED CLOSELY BEHIND A DEPARTING BOEING 757 AND SUBSEQUENTLY LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HE SAID THAT HE HAD BEEN CAUTIONED BY THE TOWER ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR WAKE TURBULENCE, BUT ELECTED TO LAND ANYWAY. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE ABORTED HIS LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW WAKE TURBULENCE AVOIDANCE PROCEDURES.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LANDED CLOSELY BEHIND A DEPARTING BOEING 757 AND SUBSEQUENTLY LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HE SAID THAT HE HAD BEEN CAUTIONED BY THE TOWER ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR WAKE TURBULENCE, BUT ELECTED TO LAND ANYWAY. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE ABORTED HIS LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportAnchorage Intl (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length10496 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN195ES
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNudson Lawrence E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755-A2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility90 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:02
Weather SourceWFAC