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August 29, 2009 · Cessna 150F · N8312G
Abilene, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Abilene, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8312G
Operator
Estol L Bathurst
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA552
The student pilot said that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 35 with a north-northeast wind of 8 mph, he failed to lower the right wing into the wind. The wind raised the right wing while he was using left rudder. The airplane swerved to the east and the left wheel broke off. The airplane then nosed down, buckling the firewall. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who examined the airplane reported the left axle bore a fracture surface consistent with an overload failure.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.
Full Narrative
The student pilot said that while landing on runway 35 with a north-northeast wind of 8 mph, he failed to lower the right wing into the wind. The wind raised the right wing while he was using left rudder. The airplane swerved to the east and the left wheel broke off. The airplane then nosed down, buckling the firewall. The airplane was a Cessna 150F with a tailwheel conversion. FAA inspectors who examined the airplane reported the left axle bore a fracture surface consistent with an overload failure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAbilene Municipal (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8312G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEstol L Bathurst
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · 0-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC