Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 near Brush Praire, WA — 2013-04-01

Final reportWPR13CA173
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Date
2013-04-01
Location
Brush Praire, WA, USA
Airport
5WA9
Aircraft
CESSNA 150
Registration
N4342U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.

NTSB narrative

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.

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