# NTSB CHI08CA084: Cessna 150G, N10RH, Viroqua, WI, February 16, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: February 16, 2008, 11:55 local (17:55 UTC) - Place: Viroqua, WI - Coordinates: 43.549827, -90.880142 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.5498&lon=-90.8801&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 31, 2008 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Milwaukee, WI, FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 67678 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI08CA084 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/67678/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA084 ## Probable cause The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Not specified (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 150G, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=2071816), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 150G, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2071816), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Action: incomplete action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041040): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 150G, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041040/cases.md?model=2071816), [All aircraft, 105 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 150G, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2071816), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Cessna 150G, 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=2071816), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis 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. ## Factual 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. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N10RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10RH), registered now, S/N 15066306, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 150G - Registry model: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15066306 - Airframe hours: 2018 - Engines: Lycoming O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Pilot - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 2007 - Departed: OWA, OWATONNA, MN - Destination: OVS, BOSCOBEL, WI - Flight plan: VFR ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 48; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 165 total, 26 in this make and model, 40 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 15 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 21 °F, dew point 9 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: LSE ## 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 20080216844399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080216844399A), Feb 16, 2008: Cessna 150G, Viroqua, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) During the landing flare to runway 11 at the Viroqua, WI airport (Y51), the pilot failed to adequately correct for a right crosswind. Winds were reported… ## Other investigations on N10RH (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB SEA01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA142), Jul 21, 2001: Cessna 150 (N10RH), Blackfoot, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.