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September 21, 2023 · Cessna 150L · N5460Q
Montrose, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Montrose, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N5460Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA416
The pilot reported that, during the third stop-and-go landing, the airplane touched down and veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the pilot encountered an unexpected wind gust, and the airplane weather vaned to the right. The airplane ground looped to the right, partially collapsing the left main landing gear, and came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage structure. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 17 with wind from 200° at 12 knots and gusting to 21 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the third stop-and-go landing, the airplane touched down and veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the pilot encountered an unexpected wind gust, and the airplane weather vaned to the right. The airplane ground looped to the right, partially collapsing the left main landing gear, and came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage structure. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 17 with wind from 200° at 12 knots and gusting to 21 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 MDT
Nearest AirportMontrose Rgnl (0nm S)
Runway17
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN5460Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC