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September 4, 2008 · Cessna 150L · N18538
Wadsworth, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wadsworth, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N18538
Operator
Skypark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA277
The student pilot and certified flight instructor were returning from a local instructional flight when a truck entered the active runway during landing. The wing of the airplane impacted the truck when the flight instructor attempted a go-around to avoid hitting the truck. The student pilot, flight instructor, and driver of the truck were uninjured. The truck driver did not have an available radio to receive and provide traffic advisories.
NTSB Probable Cause
The lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle.
Full Narrative
The student pilot and certified flight instructor were returning from a local instructional flight when a truck entered the active runway during landing. The wing of the airplane impacted the truck when the flight instructor attempted a go-around to avoid hitting the truck. The student pilot, flight instructor, and driver of the truck were uninjured. The truck driver did not have an available radio to receive and provide traffic advisories.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWeltzien Skypark Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN18538
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkypark
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Second Class
Crew 2Age 16 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0