N66262

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150S/N: 15075964

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA196
Location
Waterproof, LA
Event ID
20100408X23148
Coordinates
31.809165, -91.369163
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N66262
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15075964
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TUCKER PEGGY T
Address
PO BOX 556
Status
Deregistered
City
WATERPROOF
State / Zip Code
LA 71375-0556
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot was landing on a 1,300 foot long dirt landing strip at his rural residence. He estimated the quartering right headwind as 17 miles per hour with gusts to 23 miles per hour during his approach to land. The pilot encountered an “extreme gust of wind” as the airplane touched down. The airplane drifted off of the left side of the runway and into freshly plowed ground. The nose gear impacted a furrow and the airplane nosed over on its back. There was substantial damage to both wings, the vertical fin and rudder, engine mounts, nose gear, and firewall. Both occupants exited the airplane unassisted and reported that they were not injured.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA196