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May 11, 1988 · Cessna 150K · N6251G
Yamhill, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Yamhill, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N6251G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA88LA091
ON SHORT FINAL FOR LANDING ONTO A 2100 FOOT AIRSTRIP AT ABOUT 12 FEET AGL, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE WINDS AND STRUCK THE GROUND IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE BREAKING OFF THE NOSE GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT THEN NOSED OVER INVERTED STRIKING A BARBED WIRE FENCE. THIS PARTICULAR AIRSTRIP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A GO-AROUND DUE TO STEEP HIGH RISING TERRAIN. ALL LANDINGS MUST BE MADE TO THE WEST AND ALL TAKEOFFS TO THE EAST.
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ON SHORT FINAL FOR LANDING ONTO A 2100 FOOT AIRSTRIP AT ABOUT 12 FEET AGL, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE WINDS AND STRUCK THE GROUND IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE BREAKING OFF THE NOSE GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT THEN NOSED OVER INVERTED STRIKING A BARBED WIRE FENCE. THIS PARTICULAR AIRSTRIP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A GO-AROUND DUE TO STEEP HIGH RISING TERRAIN. ALL LANDINGS MUST BE MADE TO THE WEST AND ALL TAKEOFFS TO THE EAST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest AirportFlying M Ranch (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length2130 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN6251G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourcePILO