N66006

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150LS/N: 15075769

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 8, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN10CA048
Location
Galion, OH
Event ID
20091113X93434
Coordinates
40.753055, -82.720832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15075769
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150LC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PENN FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC
Address
2425 MILFORD SQUARE PIKE
City
QUAKERTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 18951-2238
Country
United States

Analysis

A student pilot performed two landings at the airport with a flight instructor aboard the airplane before the student pilot attempted a solo landing on runway 23. Upon touchdown during the solo flight, the airplane turned into the wind and veered off the left side of the runway where it struck a visual approach slope indicator. The wind was reportedly from 170 degrees at 5 knots at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed that the flaps were fully extended. The airplane sustained substantial damage to airframe underlying the main landing gear attachment.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA048