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August 3, 1985 · Cessna 150K · N5783G
Romeo, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Romeo, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N5783G
Operator
Aircraft Holdings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA331
THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER CONTACTING A DITCH DURING A LANDING ROLL. THE STUDENT PLT, ON HIS SECOND SOLO FLT, WAS PRACTICING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE STATED HE RUSHED ON FINAL APCH BECAUSE OTHER ACFT WERE LINED UP WAITING TO TAKEOFF. THE ACFT LANDED FAST AND HARD, VEERED LEFT OFF THE RWY, CONTACTED A DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER CONTACTING A DITCH DURING A LANDING ROLL. THE STUDENT PLT, ON HIS SECOND SOLO FLT, WAS PRACTICING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE STATED HE RUSHED ON FINAL APCH BECAUSE OTHER ACFT WERE LINED UP WAITING TO TAKEOFF. THE ACFT LANDED FAST AND HARD, VEERED LEFT OFF THE RWY, CONTACTED A DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportROMEO (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4170 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN5783G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAircraft Holdings
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 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO