N4342U

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150S/N: 15060342

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 1, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA173
Location
Brush Praire, WA
Event ID
20130401X00022
Coordinates
45.724166, -122.541114
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 flare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4342U
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15060342
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
150C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 33330
Status
Deregistered
City
NORTHGLENN
State / Zip Code
CO 80233-0330
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that a light and variable wind existed during the landing approach. As the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down, it pitched up and the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. Despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane departed the runway and impacted a fence and a rabbit hutch. Subsequently, both wings struck the ground, which resulted in structural damage to the wing spar, fuselage, and tail section. 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# WPR13CA173