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September 3, 2012 · Cessna 150M · N3700V

Toledo, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Toledo, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N3700V
Operator
Haggerty Jack C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12LA391

The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal, but the airplane veered to the right immediately after touchdown. The pilot said that he attempted to apply left rudder to correct the veer; however, the rudder pedal would not move, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck a hangar. One witness reported that the accident airplane landed “hard and fast” and veered right after it touched down. Another witness stated that the airplane touched down fast, bounced about 5 to 8 feet in the air, wobbled, touched down again, and then veered off the right side of the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of any preexisting mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On September 3, 2012, about 0945 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N3700V, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Toledo State Airport (5S4), Toledo, Oregon. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The local flight originated from Newport, Oregon, at 0930 with an intended destination of 5S4. The 94-year old pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that following normal approach and landing on runway 31, a 1,750-foot long and 40-foot wide asphalt runway, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot said that he attempted to apply left rudder, however, the rudder pedal would not move. Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck a hangar. The pilot further reported to the inspector that he reduced the throttle before landing, and did not advance the throttle prior to impact with the hangar. Witnesses located adjacent to the accident site reported observing the accident airplane enter a normal final approach for runway 31. One witness stated that the airplane “landed hard and fast” about 100 feet from the runway threshold, and started going to the right. Another witness stated that the airplane touched down fast near the approach end of the runway, bounced 5 to 8 feet in the air, begin to wobble, and touch back down. The witness said that the airplane traveled about 100 feet along the runway when it violently veered to the right. The witness added that the engine noise got louder just before the airplane exited the runway, and did not decrease until the airplane came to rest in a ditch. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector and a representative from Cessna Aircraft Company revealed that both wings and the fuselage were structurally damaged. Examination of the airplanes flight controls, brake system, nose wheel steering system, and engine throttle control revealed no evidence of any preexisting mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 PDT
Nearest AirportToledo State Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length1750 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN3700V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHaggerty Jack C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 94 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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