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December 31, 2000 · Cessna 150M · N63276

Allegan, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Allegan, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N63276
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA056

While practicing a short-field landing the aircraft landed 300-feet short of the runway in deep snow causing the aircraft to nose-over. The pilot reported, "Approximately 300 feet out [from the approach end of runway 28] I experienced a loss of power, and the plane dropped. Low altitude at the time of the accident allowed for little reaction time. I did, however, pull back on the yoke to keep the nose up. The plane touched down in deep snow, mains first, and stopped immediately causing it to flip forward onto nose. It then skidded a short distance, then flipped on over to rest on its top." Postaccident investigation of the aircraft, including its flight control systems, did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident investigation of the aircraft engine and its accessories did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded the normal operation of the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow.

Full Narrative

On December 31, 2000, at 0850 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N63276, owned and piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a nose-over during landing roll subsequent to landing short of runway 28 (3,498 feet by 75 feet, snow covered/asphalt) at the Padgham Field Airport, Allegan, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The flight departed a private airstrip near Paw Paw, Michigan, at 0840. According to the pilot's written statement, he was practicing a short-field landing to runway 28 at the time of the accident. The pilot stated, "Approximately 300 feet out [from the approach end of runway 28] I experienced a loss of power, and the plane dropped. Low altitude at the time of the accident allowed for little reaction time. I did, however, pull back on the yoke to keep the nose up. The plane touched down in deep snow, mains first, and stopped immediately causing it to flip forward onto nose. It then skidded a short distance, then flipped on over to rest on its top." Postaccident investigation of the aircraft, including its flight control systems, did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident investigation of the aircraft engine and its accessories did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded the normal operation of the engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 EST
Nearest AirportPadgham Field (1nm E)
Runway28
Runway Length3498 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN63276
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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