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May 18, 2023 · Cessna 150F · N6840F

Genoa, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Genoa, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 150F (1966)
Tail Number
N6840F
Operator
C747
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA191

The pilot reported, that while landing, a “huge downdraft hit the plane” and “dropped the plane quickly and very low.” She attempted a go-around; however, the airplane was not “able to generate enough lift”, and she lost control. The airplane landed in the grass next to the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. She also recalled hearing the stall warning before contacting the ground. The pilot reported a loss of electrical power to the radios. She added there were no anomalies or malfunctions with respect to the flight controls or engine that would have precluded a normal go-around maneuver.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Downdraft-Effect on operation

Full Narrative

The pilot reported, that while landing, a “huge downdraft hit the plane” and “dropped the plane quickly and very low.” She attempted a go-around; however, the airplane was not “able to generate enough lift”, and she lost control. The airplane landed in the grass next to the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. She also recalled hearing the stall warning before contacting the ground. The pilot reported a loss of electrical power to the radios. She added there were no anomalies or malfunctions with respect to the flight controls or engine that would have precluded a normal go-around maneuver.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAero Lake Estates Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN6840F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC747
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time13:55

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