# NTSB CHI03LA111: Cessna 150F, N8082F, Three Rivers, MI, April 23, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 23, 2003, 16:53 local (20:53 UTC) - Place: Three Rivers, MI - Coordinates: 41.95972, -85.59333 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.9597&lon=-85.5933&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 25, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 56922 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI03LA111 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/56922/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA111 ## Probable cause The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - lack of experience, pilot in command (contributing factor) - Nose over, takeoff - roll/run ## Analysis The airplane veered off the runway during a student solo touch and go landing on a 2,729 foot long runway. The pilot stated that the airplane turned and then swerved to the left when he applied power to initiate a take off during the landing roll out. The student pilot reported a total flight time of 33.6 hours. No anomalies with the flight control system were noted. ## Factual narrative On April 23, 2003, at 1653 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N8082F, operated by Conrad Aero as a rental/instructional airplane, received substantial damage when it veered off the runway during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing on runway 05 at Dr. Haines Airport (HAI), Three Rivers, Michigan. The airplane impacted a runway sign and nosed over. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 student solo flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot was uninjured. The local flight originated from HAI. The accident flight was the student pilot's second solo flight to practice a series of touch and go landings. The pilot touched down with a "nice landing" with 30 degrees of flaps. During the landing rollout, he advanced the throttle and carburetor heat at the same time. At the same time, he pushed in on the yoke and raised the flaps. The airplane then began to turn towards the left. He then reduced the throttle and applied brakes. The pilot stated that the airplane then swerved and he lost control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway hitting a runway sign and then flipping over. HAI is served by runway 09-27 (4,000 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) and runway 05-23 (2,729 feet by 60 feet, asphalt). Inspection of the runway by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed a right wheel skid mark for about 265 feet. There were no anomalies with the airplane flight control system. The student pilot reported a total flight time of 33.6 hours. The operator stated that they did allow student pilots to perform touch and go landings prior to the accident but were now going to change that policy to only allow student solo pilots to perform full stop takeoff and landings. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8082F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8082F-2006-05-15), registration cancelled 2006-05-15, S/N 15064182, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 150F - Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15064182 - Airframe hours: 5924.9 - Engines: Continental O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Conrad Aero - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, November 22, 2002 - Departed: HAI, Three Rivers, MI - Destination: HAI - Airport: HAI, Three Rivers Municipal Dr Hain, runway 05, 2,729 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Student pilot; age 19; injuries: none; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 34 total, 34 in this make and model, 34 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 330° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 59 °F, dew point 5 °F - Altimeter: 30.12 inHg - Observed at: IRS, 11 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20030423008539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030423008539A), Apr 23, 2003: Cessna 150F, Three Rivers, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft ran off runway 05 struck taxi sign and flipped on its back. From the NTSB's public API. 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