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March 20, 1982 · Cessna 150 · N60761
Sabetha, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sabetha, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N60761
Operator
Westwind Avation of Sabetha I
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA048
THE PILOT INITIATED A LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 1 WITH THE WIND FROM 280 DEGREES AT 18, GUSTING 25 KNOTS. HE ENTERED FINAL APPROACH IN A CRAB AND WAS LINED UP WITH THE RUNWAY. WHEN OVER THE THRESHOLD, THE PLANE STARTED TO DRIFT RIGHT. IT SETTLED TO THE GROUND TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY AND CONTINUED INTO A FIELD. THE PLANE HAD NEARLY STOPPED WHEN THE NOSEWHEEL ENCOUNTERED A SOFT SPOT AND A GUST OF WIND RAISED THE LEFT WING AND THE TAIL. THE PLANE FLIPPED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
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THE PILOT INITIATED A LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 1 WITH THE WIND FROM 280 DEGREES AT 18, GUSTING 25 KNOTS. HE ENTERED FINAL APPROACH IN A CRAB AND WAS LINED UP WITH THE RUNWAY. WHEN OVER THE THRESHOLD, THE PLANE STARTED TO DRIFT RIGHT. IT SETTLED TO THE GROUND TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY AND CONTINUED INTO A FIELD. THE PLANE HAD NEARLY STOPPED WHEN THE NOSEWHEEL ENCOUNTERED A SOFT SPOT AND A GUST OF WIND RAISED THE LEFT WING AND THE TAIL. THE PLANE FLIPPED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CST
Nearest AirportSabetha Muni (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN60761
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind Avation of Sabetha I
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 18 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter0