CESSNA 150H
Paoli, IN — November 7, 2009
Event Information
| Date | November 7, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA045 |
| Event ID | 20091110X14154 |
| Location | Paoli, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.58333, -86.46250 |
| Airport | Paoli Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150H |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while landing on runway 20, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot stated that he attempted to abort the landing by applying power, but the airplane settled into a gully alongside the runway and then hit trees. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane in either his written statement or during the telephone interview. He stated that he was not injured. The nearest airport with recorded weather, about 30 miles southwest, recorded winds at the time of the accident as 200 degrees at 7 knots.
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.