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February 4, 2023 · Cessna 150 C · N1982Z
Montevideo, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Montevideo, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 150 C (1962)
Tail Number
N1982Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA109
The pilot stated he touched down with a small bounce, drifted to the right edge of the runway, and caught the right main tire in the deep snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Cessna 150 had been converted to a tailwheel configuration.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he touched down with a small bounce, drifted to the right edge of the runway, and caught the right main tire in the deep snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Cessna 150 had been converted to a tailwheel configuration.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportMontevideo-Chippewa County Air (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 C
Tail NumberN1982Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 F / 21 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC