N5517G – CESSNA 150J – 1993-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

On April 09, 1993, a Cessna 150J (N5517G) was involved in an incident near Waterproof, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING POINT AND THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS THE WET GRASS STRIP.

On April 9, 1993, at approximately 1810 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 150J, N5517G, was substantially damaged during landing near Waterproof, Louisiana. Weather for the local flight was visual meteorological conditions. The private pilot, who was also the owner, was not injured.

During an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that after landing "long and hot" he applied the brakes and the airplane skidded on the wet turf. When the airplane reached the end of the turf strip it struck a paved area with the main landing gear, with the brakes still applied, and the airplane nosed over to the inverted position.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5517G.