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April 6, 1989 · Cessna 150K · N6395G
Seattle, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Seattle, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N6395G
Operator
Washington State Com College
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA065
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS MAKING MULTIPLE TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS WITH A GUSTING CROSSWIND FROM THE RIGHT. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, STRIKING THE GROUND IN A LEFT WING DOWN, NOSE RIGHT ATTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY ABOUT 180 DEGREES FROM THE RUNWAY HEADING. THE PLT DID NOT SUBMIT AN ACC REPORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE DECISION OF A STUDENT PILOT TO CONTINUE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT WITH A CROSSWIND THAT EXCEEDED HIS ABILITY LEVEL.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS MAKING MULTIPLE TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS WITH A GUSTING CROSSWIND FROM THE RIGHT. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, STRIKING THE GROUND IN A LEFT WING DOWN, NOSE RIGHT ATTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY ABOUT 180 DEGREES FROM THE RUNWAY HEADING. THE PLT DID NOT SUBMIT AN ACC REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:03 PDT
Nearest AirportBoeing Field (0nm N)
Runway13L
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN6395G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWashington State Com College
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 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO