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August 4, 2013 · Cessna 150D · N4281U
Hermleigh, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hermleigh, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150D (1963)
Tail Number
N4281U
Operator
Us Flight Academy International
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA485
The pilot reported that he held a helicopter rating and he was receiving flight instruction to add an airplane single engine land rating to his private pilot certificate. He was on a solo cross country flight and had been inflight for about three hours when he became disoriented and was unable to find an airport. Because of his low fuel situation the pilot elected to make a precautionary off field landing to an unpaved road. After touchdown, directional control was lost and the airplane impacted an embankment on the side of the road resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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
The pilot reported that he held a rating in only helicopter and he was receiving instruction to add an airplane single engine land rating to his private pilot certificate. He was on a solo cross country flight and had been inflight for about three hours when he became disoriented and was unable to find an airport. Because of his low fuel situation the pilot elected to make a precautionary off field landing to an unpaved road. After touchdown, directional control was lost and the airplane impacted an embankment on the side of the road resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150D
Tail NumberN4281U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Flight Academy International
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0-200 Series · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 55
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC