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October 25, 2003 · Cessna 150G · N2678J

Kinston, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kinston, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N2678J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04LA026

According to the pilot while en route to his destination he encountered low clouds and the visibility started to deteriorate. The pilot stated that he was uncomfortable with the weather and the wind conditions at the time, and elected to make a precautionary landing on a dirt road. On touchdown the right wingtip hit the ground and the airplane spun to the right. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the outboard section of the left and right wings was bent. Two engine mounts were broken and the firewall was buckled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane during flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the dragging of the right wing tip and the on ground collision with a roadway.

Full Narrative

On October 25, 2003, at 1900 eastern daylight time, Cessna 150G, N2678J, registered to and operated by a private pilot, collided with the ground during an precautionary landing on a dirt road near Kinston, North Carolina. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the pilot received minor injuries. The flight departed Columbus County Municipal Airport, Whiteville, North Carolina, at 1730 on October 25, 2003. The personal flight was enroute to Northeastern Regional Airport, Edenton, North Carolina. According to the pilot while enroute to his destination he encountered low clouds and the visibility started to deteriorate. The pilot elected to do a 180-degree turn and make a precautionary landing at a nearby airport. The pilot stated that he was uncomfortable with the weather and the wind conditions at the time. The pilot elected to land on a dirt road. On touchdown the right wingtip hit the ground and the airplane spun to the right. The pilot reported the winds were 15 knots and gusting. However, the 1855 Kinston Regional Airport weather observation facility reported winds from 110 degrees at 5 knots with no gusts, the visibility was 10 statute miles and a broken layer of clouds at 4400 feet. The weather reporting facility is approximately 15 statute miles from the accident site. Initial examination of the accident site revealed the downed airplane came to rest on a dirt road approximately 15 miles from Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field. The wreckage distribution of the downed airplane covered an approximate area of 75 feet wide and 75 feet long along a magnetic path of 260 degrees. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the outboard section of the left and right wings was bent. The empanage was buckled and twisted to the right. The engine crankshaft flange was bent. Two engine mounts were broken and the firewall was buckled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane during flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN2678J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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