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June 8, 1990 · Cessna 150 · N6285G
Greenwood, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Greenwood, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N6285G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA127
WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A DOWNDRAFT DURING THE FLARE PHASE OF THE APPROACH. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHDOWN WAS HARD CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT WHEN THE WINDS GUSTED UP TO 30 MPH. AN EXPERIENCED PILOT WHO LANDED BEFORE THE ACCIDENT REPORTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME GUSTY CONDITIONS. THE WEATHER FORECAST DID NOT PREDICT CONVECTIVE CONDITIONS. HOWEVER, THE STUDENT FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING THE FINAL PHASE OF THE APPROACH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING THE FLARE PHASE OF THE APPROACH/LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN WINDS.
Full Narrative
WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A DOWNDRAFT DURING THE FLARE PHASE OF THE APPROACH. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHDOWN WAS HARD CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT WHEN THE WINDS GUSTED UP TO 30 MPH. AN EXPERIENCED PILOT WHO LANDED BEFORE THE ACCIDENT REPORTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME GUSTY CONDITIONS. THE WEATHER FORECAST DID NOT PREDICT CONVECTIVE CONDITIONS. HOWEVER, THE STUDENT FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING THE FINAL PHASE OF THE APPROACH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenwood County (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN6285G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 17 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:30
Weather SourceWFAC