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October 23, 2015 · Cessna 150 H · N6709S

Millbrook, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Millbrook, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 150 H (1967)
Tail Number
N6709S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA033

The pilot reported that during the landing flare he encountered "wind shear" and crosswind conditions. About 10 feet above the runway, the airplane ballooned and the nose rotated 30 degrees to the left. He added full power to go-around, but the airplane drifted to the left of the runway and the left wing impacted a tree. Subsequently, the airplane spun around 180 degrees and came to rest in grass to the left of the runway. The fuselage and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A routine aviation weather report 8 nautical miles southwest of the airport reported the wind at 020 degrees true at 13 knots gusting to 17 knots, and clear skies. The landing runway heading was 350 degrees magnetic, which resulted in a 10 knot crosswind component.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of heading control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing flare he encountered "wind shear" and crosswind conditions. About 10 feet above the runway, the airplane ballooned and the nose rotated 30 degrees to the left. He added full power to go-around, but the airplane drifted to the left of the runway and the left wing impacted a tree. Subsequently, the airplane spun around 180 degrees and came to rest in grass to the left of the runway. The fuselage and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A routine aviation weather report 8 nautical miles southwest of the airport reported the wind at 020 degrees true at 13 knots gusting to 17 knots, and clear skies. The landing runway heading was 350 degrees magnetic, which resulted in a 10 knot crosswind component.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSKYACRES (0nm S)
Runway35
Runway Length3830 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150 H
Tail NumberN6709S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 81 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 27 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data