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May 25, 1987 · Cessna 150L · N1418Q
Harrison, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Harrison, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1418Q
Operator
Larry K Fowler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA108
THE PILOT SAID HE WAS LANDING INTO THE WIND AND WHEN HE WAS 20 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY, THE WIND SEEMED TO SHIFT TO A TAIL WIND. THE AIRPLANE STALLED, HIT THE RUNWAY HARD AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT SAID HE PUSHED THE CONTROL WHEEL FORWARD AND THE NOSE WHEEL HIT THE RUNWAY AND COLLAPSED. A THUNDERSTORM HIT THE AIRPORT 20 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PILOT SAID HE WAS LANDING INTO THE WIND AND WHEN HE WAS 20 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY, THE WIND SEEMED TO SHIFT TO A TAIL WIND. THE AIRPLANE STALLED, HIT THE RUNWAY HARD AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT SAID HE PUSHED THE CONTROL WHEEL FORWARD AND THE NOSE WHEEL HIT THE RUNWAY AND COLLAPSED. A THUNDERSTORM HIT THE AIRPORT 20 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CDT
Nearest AirportBoone County (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6159 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1418Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarry K Fowler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:09
Weather SourceWFAC