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November 24, 2006 · Cessna 150J · N61235
South Haven, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
South Haven, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N61235
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA029
The airplane was damaged during landing when it departed the runway surface and nosed over in a ditch. The pilot reported that he attempted a landing in which he executed a go-around. He reported that during the second landing attempt the airplane touched down and veered to the left. The airplane subsequently went off the runway and into a ditch along the side of the runway. The airplane nosed over in the ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with regard to the airplane. The recorded winds about 15 minutes prior to the accident were 160 degrees at 10 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 22.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
Full Narrative
The airplane was damaged during landing when it departed the runway surface and nosed over in a ditch. The pilot reported that he attempted a landing in which he executed a go-around. He reported that during the second landing attempt the airplane touched down and veered to the left. The airplane subsequently went off the runway and into a ditch along the side of the runway. The airplane nosed over in the ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with regard to the airplane. The recorded winds about 15 minutes prior to the accident were 160 degrees at 10 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 22.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 EST
Nearest AirportSouth Haven Regional (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN61235
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 28 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC