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April 24, 1988 · Cessna 150J · N61027
Kissimmee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N61027
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA159
WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 24 IN STRONG GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS THE STUDENT PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. WHILE MAKING A GO-AROUND THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY STRIKING THE VASI LIGHTS. THE AIRCRAFT THEN CONTINUED ON TO THE LEFT COLLIDING WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE WINDS AT AN AIRPORT 10 MILES AWAY WERE REPORTED AT 260 DEGREES AT 16 KNOTS WITH GUST TO 27 KNOTS, FIVE MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 24 IN STRONG GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS THE STUDENT PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. WHILE MAKING A GO-AROUND THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY STRIKING THE VASI LIGHTS. THE AIRCRAFT THEN CONTINUED ON TO THE LEFT COLLIDING WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE WINDS AT AN AIRPORT 10 MILES AWAY WERE REPORTED AT 260 DEGREES AT 16 KNOTS WITH GUST TO 27 KNOTS, FIVE MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportKissimmee (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN61027
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 16 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50