Summary
On February 16, 2008, a Cessna 150G (N10RH) was involved in an incident near Viroqua, WI. 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 not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.
The pilot reported that he applied engine power during a crosswind landing to regain directional control. He stated that he was unable to regain directional control. The tailwheel airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N10RH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that he applied engine power during a crosswind landing to regain directional control. He stated that he was unable to regain directional control. The tailwheel airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA084