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June 9, 1987 · Cessna 150L · N6528G
The Dalles, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
The Dalles, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6528G
Operator
Mid-Columbia Flying Club
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA87FA112
THE STUDENT PLT'S INSTRUCTOR BECAME SERIOUSLY ILL AFTER THE FIRST LEG OF A DUAL, CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. ANOTHER INSTRUCTOR/PILOT EXAMINER SIGNED OFF ON THE STUDENT PILOT'S LOGBOOK TO RETURN SOLO TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THE INSTRUCTOR/PILOT EXAMINER FAILED TO ASSURE THAT THE STUDENT WAS QUALIFIED FOR THIS, HER FIRST SOLO CROSS COUNTRY, THAT A FLIGHT PLAN HAD BEEN FILED, OR THAT ADEQUATE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED FOR THIS FLIGHT. THE STUDENT PILOT STATED SHE WAS NERVOUS AND SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED TRAINING ON VOR/RADIO OPERATION. AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, GUSTING CROSSWINDS WERE PRESENT. ON SHORT FINAL THE AIRCRAFT STALLED STRIKING THE GROUND NOSE FIRST.
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THE STUDENT PLT'S INSTRUCTOR BECAME SERIOUSLY ILL AFTER THE FIRST LEG OF A DUAL, CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. ANOTHER INSTRUCTOR/PILOT EXAMINER SIGNED OFF ON THE STUDENT PILOT'S LOGBOOK TO RETURN SOLO TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THE INSTRUCTOR/PILOT EXAMINER FAILED TO ASSURE THAT THE STUDENT WAS QUALIFIED FOR THIS, HER FIRST SOLO CROSS COUNTRY, THAT A FLIGHT PLAN HAD BEEN FILED, OR THAT ADEQUATE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED FOR THIS FLIGHT. THE STUDENT PILOT STATED SHE WAS NERVOUS AND SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED TRAINING ON VOR/RADIO OPERATION. AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, GUSTING CROSSWINDS WERE PRESENT. ON SHORT FINAL THE AIRCRAFT STALLED STRIKING THE GROUND NOSE FIRST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:56 PDT
Nearest AirportThe Dalles Municipal (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length4649 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6528G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMid-Columbia Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:03
Weather SourceWFAC