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December 5, 2000 · Cessna 150C · N7800Z

Pacific City, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 5, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pacific City, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 150C
Tail Number
N7800Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA026

The pilot stated the aircraft's approach speed was higher than normal, and the aircraft subsequently touched down 200-300 feet beyond the landing threshold of runway 32. During the landing roll, the pilot intentionally steered the airplane right of runway centerline in an effort to stop the aircraft utilizing the run up area at the departure end of the runway. However, the aircraft departed the right side of the runway and subsequently collided with heavy vegetation adjacent to the runway. The aircraft's right wing and empennage sustained substantial damage. According to the Airport/Facility Directory, runway 32 is 1,875 feet in length and 30 feet in width. The pilot reported that there were no pre-existing mechanical anomalies with the aircraft that may have contributed to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed.

Full Narrative

On December 5, 2000 about 1330 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150C, N7800Z, sustained substantial damage while landing at Pacific City State Airport, Pacific City, Oregon. The aircraft was being operated by the pilot as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal/pleasure flight when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight. The private pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured. The flight originated from Independence, Oregon, approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident. There was no fire and no report of ELT activation. During a telephone conversation between the pilot and the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated the aircraft's approach speed was higher than normal and the aircraft subsequently touched down 200-300 feet beyond the landing threshold of runway 32. During the landing roll, the pilot intentionally steered the airplane right of runway centerline in an effort to stop the aircraft utilizing the run up area at the departure end of the runway. However, the aircraft departed the right side of the runway and subsequently collided with heavy vegetation adjacent to the runway. The aircraft's right wing and empennage sustained substantial damage. According to the Airport/Facility Directory, runway 32 is 1,875 feet in length and 30 feet in width. The pilot reported that there were no pre-existing mechanical anomalies with the aircraft that may have contributed to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportPacific City Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length1875 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150C
Tail NumberN7800Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200C · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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