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April 7, 2010 · Cessna 150 M · N66262
Waterproof, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waterproof, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 150 M
Tail Number
N66262
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA196
The private pilot was landing on a 1,300-foot-long dirt landing strip at his rural residence. He estimated the quartering right headwind as 17 miles per hour with gusts to 23 miles per hour during his approach to land. The pilot encountered an “extreme gust of wind” as the airplane touched down. The airplane drifted off of the left side of the runway and into freshly plowed ground. The nosegear impacted a furrow and the airplane nosed over on its back. There was substantial damage to both wings, the vertical fin and rudder, engine mounts, nosegear, and firewall. Both occupants exited the airplane unassisted and were not injured.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing on a 1,300 foot long dirt landing strip at his rural residence. He estimated the quartering right headwind as 17 miles per hour with gusts to 23 miles per hour during his approach to land. The pilot encountered an “extreme gust of wind” as the airplane touched down. The airplane drifted off of the left side of the runway and into freshly plowed ground. The nose gear impacted a furrow and the airplane nosed over on its back. There was substantial damage to both wings, the vertical fin and rudder, engine mounts, nose gear, and firewall. Both occupants exited the airplane unassisted and reported that they were not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMyrtle Grove Airstrip (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 M
Tail NumberN66262
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC