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February 11, 2018 · Cessna 150 H · N23398
Statesville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Statesville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150 H (1968)
Tail Number
N23398
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA235
The pilot receiving instruction's attorney reported that the pilot was performing routine pattern work; during landing, the airplane encountered turbulence and wind gusts. He added that, a strong gust of wind blew the right wing up, which pushed the airplane to the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest partially off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The attorney reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The pilot landed on runway 10.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and flight instructor’s decision to land with gusting tailwinds.
Full Narrative
The pilot-receiving-instruction's attorney reported that, while performing routine pattern work, during landing, the airplane encountered turbulence and wind gusts. He added that, a strong gust of wind blew the right wing up, which pushed the airplane to the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest partially off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The attorney reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The pilot landed on runway 10.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportStatesville Rgnl (0nm W)
Runway10
Runway Length7003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 H
Tail NumberN23398
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 76 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC