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March 27, 2023 · Cessna 150H · N50133

Mattituck, NY

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mattituck, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 150H (1968)
Tail Number
N50133
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA169

The pilot stated he went flying in windy conditions and that during landing, a crosswind “blew” the airplane to the left side of runway 19. He attempted to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, however, the nose “dropped sharply.” The pilot tried to bring the nose up again, but the nose landing gear struck the runway “hard.” The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest off the left side of the runway. During the accident sequence, the main wing spar was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The recorded wind 9 nautical miles southwest of the airport, three minutes after the accident was from 120° at 4 kts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated he went flying in windy conditions and that during landing, a crosswind “blew” the airplane to the left side of runway 19. He attempted to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, however, the nose “dropped sharply.” The pilot tried to bring the nose up again, but the nose landing gear struck the runway “hard.” The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest off the left side of the runway. During the accident sequence, the main wing spar was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The recorded wind 9 nautical miles southwest of the airport, three minutes after the accident was from 120° at 4 kts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 EDT
Nearest AirportMattituck (1nm WNW)
Runway10
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN50133
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 25 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data