N5228QCESSNA 150L 1989-03-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150L S/N: 15073128

Summary

On March 22, 1989, a Cessna 150L (N5228Q) was involved in an incident near Sellersburg, IN. 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 FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN. THE STUDENT PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5228Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 22, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA059
Location
SELLERSBURG, IN
Event ID
20001213X27863
Coordinates
38.389968, -85.749549
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN. THE STUDENT PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15073128
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150L C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAPS AERIAL ENTERPRISES INC
Address
7001 AIRPORT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SELLERSBURG
State / Zip Code
IN 47172
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89LA059