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July 18, 2023 · Cessna 150F · N300SS

Chelan, WA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chelan, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 150F (1966)
Tail Number
N300SS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA276

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll the airplane veered left, he attempted to correct with opposite right rudder. The airplane then ground looped, the right wing struck the surface, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll the airplane veered left, he attempted to correct with opposite right rudder. The airplane then ground looped, the right wing struck the surface, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 PDT
Nearest AirportLake Chelan Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length3506 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN300SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data