N7177X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150S/N: 15059227

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 23, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA165
Location
Bellingham, WA
Event ID
20130326X32247
Coordinates
48.752777, -122.474998
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 the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7177X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15059227
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
150C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
49364 JORDAN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
INDIO
State / Zip Code
CA 92201-8844
Country
United States

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that following a wheel landing in the tail-wheel equipped airplane by the pilot receiving instruction, the airplane began to drift left of the centerline. The pilot receiving instruction applied right rudder control inputs and the airplane veered to the right. Despite the flight instructor's control inputs to regain control, the airplane continued to the right and subsequently ground looped. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer struck the ground, which resulted in structural damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA165