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April 15, 2009 · Cessna 150 G · N3334J
Madison, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Madison, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 150 G
Tail Number
N3334J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA243
The pilot stated that he was conducting night takeoffs and landings. During the first landing, he flared too high and landed hard. The airplane veered off the runway, hit a drainage ditch, and nosed over. The pilot did not report experiencing any flight control or mechanical anomalies with the airplane during the landing. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the firewall and wings were substantially damaged. Winds about the time of the accident were light and variable.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was conducting, night takeoff and landings. During the first landing, he flared too high and landed hard. The airplane veered off the runway, hit a drainage ditch, and nosed over. The pilot did not report experiencing any flight control or mechanical anomalies with the airplane during the landing. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the firewall and wings were substantially damaged. Winds about the time of the accident were light and variable.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 CDT
Nearest AirportBruce Campbell Field (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4444 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 G
Tail NumberN3334J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind360°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC