CESSNA 150D
Delta Junction, AK — September 7, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC15CA072 |
| Event ID | 20150922X32524 |
| Location | Delta Junction, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.01583, -145.72694 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilots decision to land on an unfamiliar, unimproved airstrip which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot was on a local flight when he spotted a remote airstrip and decided to land. He said that from the air, the landing area appeared longer and wider, but as he was nearing his touchdown, he realized that the landing area was smaller and rougher than expected. The airplane touched down, hit a bump, and bounced into brush on the right side of the landing strip, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that he should have flown over the landing strip numerous times before attempting to land, and that he should have consulted with a local pilot about the landing conditions at the airstrip.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.