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December 15, 1985 · Cessna 150L · N19409
Aurora, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N19409
Operator
Aurora Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA045
ACCORDING TO THE CFI, DURING A TOUCH & GO LANDING, THE STUDENT ALLOWED THE ACFT TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY WHERE IT CONTACTED A SNOW BANK. THE CFI STATED SHE FAILED TO CORRECT FOR THE DRIFT SOON ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT. THE LANDING WAS BEING MADE ON RWY 14 AND THE WIND WAS FROM 270 DEGREES AT 15 TO 20 KTS.
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ACCORDING TO THE CFI, DURING A TOUCH & GO LANDING, THE STUDENT ALLOWED THE ACFT TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY WHERE IT CONTACTED A SNOW BANK. THE CFI STATED SHE FAILED TO CORRECT FOR THE DRIFT SOON ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT. THE LANDING WAS BEING MADE ON RWY 14 AND THE WIND WAS FROM 270 DEGREES AT 15 TO 20 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest AirportAURORA (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length4694 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN19409
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAurora Aviation
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 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO