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July 8, 1988 · Cessna 150F · N8691S
Plymouth, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8691S
Operator
Orlando Country Airport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA218
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO HIM AS A 20-30 DEGREE CROSSWIND AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20. THE STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE RUNWAY, THEN THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.
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THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO HIM AS A 20-30 DEGREE CROSSWIND AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20. THE STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE RUNWAY, THEN THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Country (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8691S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrlando Country Airport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC