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April 23, 2003 · Cessna 150F · N8082F

Three Rivers, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Three Rivers, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8082F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA111

The airplane veered off the runway during a student solo touch and go landing on a 2,729 foot long runway. The pilot stated that the airplane turned and then swerved to the left when he applied power to initiate a take off during the landing roll out. The student pilot reported a total flight time of 33.6 hours. No anomalies with the flight control system were noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On April 23, 2003, at 1653 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N8082F, operated by Conrad Aero as a rental/instructional airplane, received substantial damage when it veered off the runway during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing on runway 05 at Dr. Haines Airport (HAI), Three Rivers, Michigan. The airplane impacted a runway sign and nosed over. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 student solo flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot was uninjured. The local flight originated from HAI. The accident flight was the student pilot's second solo flight to practice a series of touch and go landings. The pilot touched down with a "nice landing" with 30 degrees of flaps. During the landing rollout, he advanced the throttle and carburetor heat at the same time. At the same time, he pushed in on the yoke and raised the flaps. The airplane then began to turn towards the left. He then reduced the throttle and applied brakes. The pilot stated that the airplane then swerved and he lost control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway hitting a runway sign and then flipping over. HAI is served by runway 09-27 (4,000 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) and runway 05-23 (2,729 feet by 60 feet, asphalt). Inspection of the runway by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed a right wheel skid mark for about 265 feet. There were no anomalies with the airplane flight control system. The student pilot reported a total flight time of 33.6 hours. The operator stated that they did allow student pilots to perform touch and go landings prior to the accident but were now going to change that policy to only allow student solo pilots to perform full stop takeoff and landings.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:53 EDT
Nearest AirportThree Rivers Municipal Dr Hain (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length2729 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8082F
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 19 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 5 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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