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September 25, 1988 · Cessna 150F · N381VU
Baraboo, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baraboo, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N381VU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA245
WHILE LANDING ON A SOD STRIP WITH AN 11 KNOT QUARTERING TAILWIND, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY AND ENCOUNTERED UNEVEN TERRAIN. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND WAS UNABLE TO AVOID A DITCH WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
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WHILE LANDING ON A SOD STRIP WITH AN 11 KNOT QUARTERING TAILWIND, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY AND ENCOUNTERED UNEVEN TERRAIN. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND WAS UNABLE TO AVOID A DITCH WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBARABOO (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2715 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN381VU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 84 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC