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April 25, 1986 · Cessna 150M · N714AW
Temecula, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Temecula, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N714AW
Operator
David O Underwood
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA190
THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE ON FINAL APCH TO LAND, A MODERATE CROSSWIND PREVAILED. BEFORE REACHING THE RWY THRESHOLD THE WIND APPEARED TO STOP. WHEN HE BEGAN TO FLARE A VIOLENT WIND GUST FROM THE RIGHT LIFTED THE RIGHT WING. BEFORE HE COULD REESTABLISH CONTROL OF THE ACFT THE NOSE PITCHED DOWN AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE ON FINAL APCH TO LAND, A MODERATE CROSSWIND PREVAILED. BEFORE REACHING THE RWY THRESHOLD THE WIND APPEARED TO STOP. WHEN HE BEGAN TO FLARE A VIOLENT WIND GUST FROM THE RIGHT LIFTED THE RIGHT WING. BEFORE HE COULD REESTABLISH CONTROL OF THE ACFT THE NOSE PITCHED DOWN AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 PST
Nearest AirportRancho California (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN714AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid O Underwood
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-230-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO