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May 30, 2015 · Cessna 150F F · N8126S

Harlingen, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Harlingen, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150F F (1966)
Tail Number
N8126S
Operator
Chachalaca Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA104

According to the student pilot, he was practicing touch and go landings on his fifth solo flight. Two landings were completed on a runway with a direct headwind, but on the third landing air traffic control instructed him to land on an adjacent runway with a crosswind. The student pilot reported that he touched down with an appropriate crosswind technique, but during the landing roll the airplane began swerving to the left and he lost directional control. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed on the runway and the airplane came to rest upright on its nose and right wing. The reported winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 110 degrees true at 16 knots, and the runway heading was 170 degrees. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and firewall.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

According to the student pilot, he was practicing touch and go landings on his fifth solo flight. Two landings were completed on a runway with a direct headwind, but on the third landing air traffic control instructed him to land on an adjacent runway with a crosswind. The student pilot reported that he touched down with an appropriate crosswind technique, but during the landing roll the airplane began swerving to the left and he lost directional control. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed on the runway and the airplane came to rest upright on its nose and right wing. The reported winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 110 degrees true at 16 knots, and the runway heading was 170 degrees. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and firewall.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:07 CDT
Nearest AirportValley Intl (0nm SSW)
Runway17L
Runway Length5949 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F F
Tail NumberN8126S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChachalaca Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time20:11
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data