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April 22, 1989 · Cessna 150 · N19220
Creve Couer, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Creve Couer, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N19220
Operator
Skyling Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA097
WHILE PRACTICING TAKEOFFS & LANDINGS, THE STUDENT PLT MISJUDGED HIS TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN A PLOWED/FURROWED FIELD ABOUT 20 FEET SHORT OF THE RWY & BOUNCED ABOUT 50 FT ONTO THE RWY, WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED & THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE RWY. THE ACFT THEN SLID TO A STOP ON ITS NOSE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
WHILE PRACTICING TAKEOFFS & LANDINGS, THE STUDENT PLT MISJUDGED HIS TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN A PLOWED/FURROWED FIELD ABOUT 20 FEET SHORT OF THE RWY & BOUNCED ABOUT 50 FT ONTO THE RWY, WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED & THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE RWY. THE ACFT THEN SLID TO A STOP ON ITS NOSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCreve Cover (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width28 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN19220
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkyling Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC