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September 5, 1986 · Cessna 150J · N50989
Goodrich, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goodrich, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N50989
Operator
Terry Weckerly
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA248
PLT SAID HE WAS FLYING LOW AND CHASING BLACK BIRDS FROM HIS SUNFLOWER FIELDS. TERRAIN WAS ROLLING HILLS. PLT SAID HE MADE ONE PASS OVER FIELD AND WAS TURNING AROUND FOR ANOTHER PASS. 'I GOT MY AIRSPEED TOO LOW AND STARTED TO STALL. I BROUGHT IT OUT OF THE STALL BUT DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO REGAIN AIRSPEED.' ACCORDING TO AN FAA SPOKESMAN, A PLT MUST EITHER POSSESS AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER 14 CFR 137 OR OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION (FAA FORM 7711-1) OR WAIVER IN ORDER TO CONDUCT LOW LEVEL FLYING OR 'BIRD CHASING.' PLT DID NOT POSSESS EITHER CERTIFICATE.
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PLT SAID HE WAS FLYING LOW AND CHASING BLACK BIRDS FROM HIS SUNFLOWER FIELDS. TERRAIN WAS ROLLING HILLS. PLT SAID HE MADE ONE PASS OVER FIELD AND WAS TURNING AROUND FOR ANOTHER PASS. 'I GOT MY AIRSPEED TOO LOW AND STARTED TO STALL. I BROUGHT IT OUT OF THE STALL BUT DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO REGAIN AIRSPEED.' ACCORDING TO AN FAA SPOKESMAN, A PLT MUST EITHER POSSESS AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER 14 CFR 137 OR OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION (FAA FORM 7711-1) OR WAIVER IN ORDER TO CONDUCT LOW LEVEL FLYING OR 'BIRD CHASING.' PLT DID NOT POSSESS EITHER CERTIFICATE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN50989
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTerry Weckerly
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 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO