Cessna 150G

Viroqua, WI — February 16, 2008

Event Information

DateFebruary 16, 2008
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCHI08CA084
Event ID20080321X00358
LocationViroqua, WI
CountryUSA
Coordinates43.54983, -90.88014
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCessna
Model150G
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he applied engine power during a crosswind landing to regain directional control. He stated that he was unable to regain directional control. The tailwheel airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight.

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.

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