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March 16, 2008 · Cessna 150 · N554SP

Idabell, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Idabell, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N554SP
Operator
Idabel Broken Bow Paris Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA083

The student pilot overflew the runway, and checked the automated weather reporting station for the airport. The pilot stated that the station was reporting 27 to 35-knots sustained winds with gusts from 40 to 45-knots. The pilot then landed on runway 02 (a 5,000-foot by 75-foot asphalt runway) with 0-degrees of flaps. He added that during the flare, a gust of wind "picked-up" the right side of the airplane and subsequently the airplane dropped to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage just aft of the engine mount attachment point was buckled.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are high and gusting winds.

Full Narrative

The 58-hour student pilot overflew the runway, and checked the automated weather reporting station for the airport. The pilot stated that the station was reporting 27 to 35-knots sustained winds with gusts from 40 to 45-knots. The pilot then landed on runway 02 (a 5,000-foot by 75-foot asphalt runway) with 0-degrees of flaps. He added that during the flare, a gust of wind "picked-up" the right side of the airplane and subsequently the airplane dropped to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage just aft of the engine mount attachment point was buckled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway02
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN554SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIdabel Broken Bow Paris Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 16 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:10
Weather SourceWFAC

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